Can't launch MSIE Browser from Outlook

[Guest]

Help! After a system crash, I re-built everything, but now I can't get my
browser to open within Outlook. A user at the XP Newsgroup provided some dll
files to Start/Run with no luck. I've tried turning off the pop-up blocker,
re-setting my Internet security from custom to Medium, and a few other things
with no luck. Not only can't I open a link in an e-mail, but I can't even go
to Online Help. When I click a link, absolutely nothing happens that I can
see. Can anyone here provide new direction that will resolve the problem?
Help!!

 

[Al Romanosky]

Followed you over from the XP newsgroup. Generally good advice is given,
however often the most obivious or simple solution is not offered. Try the
following: Control panel>Folder options>File types - scroll down and select
"HTM" (HMTL document). Under "details for 'HTM' extensions" should be the
statement "opens with internet explorer" - if not click on "Change" and
select IE. Click on the "Advanced" option and set "open" as the default
action - click "OK" - good luck!

 

[Guest]

Thanks Al for taking the time to follow me over and to try to help. I took
the steps and found that HTM files were opening with IE, but HTML were, for
some reason, set to open with notepad. However, changing the settings didn't
work either. I may have to drop a note to the infamous Kim Komando since
it's her daily tips newsletter that made me realize that I had a problem to
begin with. If you or anyone else has any new ideas, let me know. Thanks
again. Michael

 

[Al Romanosky]

Michael - did you verify that the desired action was "open" (via advanced
option)?

 

[Guest]

I've gone through each file type to check this. After a while, I opened
several other MS Office applications, some 2003 and some 2000 versions and I
find that my browser will not open from within any of them, although the
browser itself works just fine, or I wouldn't be here. I'm beginning to
think that there may be a setting within (1) my browser, (2) common office
files or (3) that in fact, MS Spy Blocker changed something in my set-up
somehow that's caused this problem. I don't think my final answer will be
specifically within Outlook. But, you've given me some good leads and led me
down some new paths. Thanks for the help. Michael

 

[Guest]

I have this same problem - I can't open any links from outlook and it's been
this way for about a week (which coincidentally is right around the same time
I renewed my McAfee Virus Protection). I think it might have to do with the
security settings but can't figure out how to change it. Please let me know
if you figure it out.