Can't send link by email.

[Jim]

The "Page" button on the website allows for that info to be sent by email or
by link. However, when I select to send by link I get an error message about
ISP and IMAP. I have gmail as my default, and I think I need to switch to
whatever is compatible with windows mail. This is a new computer and prior I
used XP with OUtlook.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

What web site? We also don't know what the page button does. For ISP
problems, you need to get help from your ISP.

What's the problem? What are you asking? If you need help with an error, you
need to provide the entire error message and describe the context in which
you get the message.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

It sounds like you are talking about webmail. Gmail can be accessed
via webmail (using your browser), or with a desktop client using either
IMAP or POP protocol. It is not possible to set Gmail's webmail as the
default email service in Vista, even though Gmail claims it is possible.
See the Vista disclaimer here:
http://email.about.com/od/gmailtips/qt/et_default_prog.htm

You can set up your Gmail account in Windows Mail by following these
instructions:
http://email.about.com/od/gmailtips/qt/et010605.htm

 

[Jim]

It sounds like you are talking about webmail. Gmail can be accessed
via webmail (using your browser), or with a desktop client using either
IMAP or POP protocol. It is not possible to set Gmail's webmail as the
default email service in Vista, even though Gmail claims it is possible.
See the Vista disclaimer here:
http://email.about.com/od/gmailtips/qt/et_default_prog.htm

You can set up your Gmail account in Windows Mail by following these
instructions:
http://email.about.com/od/gmailtips/qt/et010605.htm

 

[Jim]

Thanks, I am talking about webmail. When I go to windows mail, tool,
account, emai, I find that my default is a gmail account. I need info as to
how to change this to allow my sending links by email. Any suggestions
would be most appreciative.
Jim

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

You are asking how to "allow my sending links by email."
I did answer that question, but perhaps you didn't understand my answer.
If you mean, sending that link via Gmail's webmail, it can't be done.

If you mean, sending that link via a Gmail account set up in Windows Mail,
that is quite doable, assuming you have that set up correctly.

Let me know if you need further explanation of a particular point.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

Thanks, I am talking about webmail. When I go to windows mail, tool,
account, emai, I find that my default is a gmail account. I need info as to
how to change this to allow my sending links by email. Any suggestions
would be most appreciative.
Jim

 

[Jim]

Please forgive me for being unable to express my comments in an
understandable way. Allow me to try again. This is a new computer with
Vista and has Windows 64 bit. My old computer was XP. I believe that the
default email was Outlook Express because when I sent a "link by email" it
was the Outlook Express email which sent it. I was able to use gmail, but I
believe the default was Outlook Express.
Now, to my new computer. As I have tried again and again to set up my email
account to windows mail, I keep finding that Gmail is my default mail. When
I go to windows mail; tool; accounts; email. It is here at this stage where
I can add, remove, or do other actions that I find: IMAP.gmail.com (default)
and just beneath that is my email address ([email protected]). What changes
can I make in order for me to have the "Page" button function correctly?

 

[Dave]

Sorry, but you still haven't explained your problem in sufficient detail.
"link by email" in what program?
"Page" button in what program?

It sounds like you are talking about Internet Explorer, and the Page
pull-down button on the Toolbar..
I'm really not familiar with what it does, as I use Firefox.
But mine shows Gmail as an email option.
If you select Page - All accelerators - Manage Accelerators...
you can change the default email program. I changed mine to Windows Live,
but it uses the online version.

If this is what you are referring to, you need to ask in an IE group.


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http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
http://download.live.com/wlmail

Please forgive me for being unable to express my comments in an
understandable way. Allow me to try again. This is a new computer with
Vista and has Windows 64 bit. My old computer was XP. I believe that the
default email was Outlook Express because when I sent a "link by email" it
was the Outlook Express email which sent it. I was able to use gmail, but
I
believe the default was Outlook Express.
Now, to my new computer. As I have tried again and again to set up my
email
account to windows mail, I keep finding that Gmail is my default mail.
When
I go to windows mail; tool; accounts; email. It is here at this stage
where
I can add, remove, or do other actions that I find: IMAP.gmail.com
(default)
and just beneath that is my email address ([email protected]). What
changes
can I make in order for me to have the "Page" button function correctly?

 

[Sam Hobbs]

When you say "default email was Outlook Express" I think you mean that the
default email program was OE. That makes sense so that much is probably
accurate.

When you say "I was able to use Gmail", that is not clear. It is not clear
whether you used OE for Gmail or if you used IE for Gmail.

When you say "Gmail is my default mail", perhaps you mean that your Gmail
account is the default account or perhaps you mean that Gmail is the default
email program. If you mean to say that Gmail is the default email program,
then that is confusing because that is not possible. If you are trying to
say that your Gmail account is the default account then you need to be more
explicit.

You seem to be saying that Gmail is your default email address in windows
mail, and others are misunderstanding. I think you are trying to ask for
help setting up your Gmail account in windows mail. If that is what you need
help with then I hope someone helps you but I am not sure how to do it.

Please forgive me for being unable to express my comments in an
understandable way. Allow me to try again. This is a new computer with
Vista and has Windows 64 bit. My old computer was XP. I believe that the
default email was Outlook Express because when I sent a "link by email" it
was the Outlook Express email which sent it. I was able to use gmail, but
I
believe the default was Outlook Express.
Now, to my new computer. As I have tried again and again to set up my
email
account to windows mail, I keep finding that Gmail is my default mail.
When
I go to windows mail; tool; accounts; email. It is here at this stage
where
I can add, remove, or do other actions that I find: IMAP.gmail.com
(default)
and just beneath that is my email address ([email protected]). What
changes
can I make in order for me to have the "Page" button function correctly?

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

It sounds like you are clicking on something in Internet Explorer (which
you did not mention). Assuming that is the case, try the following:

Open the Default Programs applet, which you can access either from
the Start menu or via the Control Panel, then click the first item:
"Set your default programs."
After a few seconds, a list of programs comes up. Click on "Windows
Mail". If it doesn't respond with "This program has all its defaults"
then fix it by clicking on the option indicated by the first green arrow.
You should be able to "Send Link by E-mail" from within IE now.
If you get an error message, let us know what it says.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

Please forgive me for being unable to express my comments in an
understandable way. Allow me to try again. This is a new computer with
Vista and has Windows 64 bit. My old computer was XP. I believe that the
default email was Outlook Express because when I sent a "link by email" it
was the Outlook Express email which sent it. I was able to use gmail, but I
believe the default was Outlook Express.
Now, to my new computer. As I have tried again and again to set up my email
account to windows mail, I keep finding that Gmail is my default mail. When
I go to windows mail; tool; accounts; email. It is here at this stage where
I can add, remove, or do other actions that I find: IMAP.gmail.com (default)
and just beneath that is my email address ([email protected]). What changes
can I make in order for me to have the "Page" button function correctly?