Just got windows 7

[SirJoey]

Got a new computer (old one died), now have windows 7, so.... is there a way to make my browser go to "hotmail" when I click on an email link, like it did with XP? All I get right now is a message saying my mail client isnt configured, whatever that means. I've been using the same email address at hotmail for 16 years, & it sux to have to try to copy & paste an email link, instead of simply clicking on it & being taken directly to my hotmail page.

Thanx.

 

[davcon]

Hello! Welcome to Tom's
Windows 7 doesn't ship with a mail client.
You need this.
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-mail?os=other
Btw it's also found in Widows Update as an optional download .

 

[w33dg0d]

Why not just set up an RSS feed to your browser toolbar?

 

[SirJoey]

Why not just set up an RSS feed to your browser toolbar?

I don't know what that means.

I just want my new computer to simply take me to my hotmail page when I click on an email link, & be ready for me to compose my outgoing email message, like my old computer did. I can't believe this new computer has less features than the 4 1/2 year-old dinosaur I was using before!

 

[Hawkeye22]

Like davcon said, Win 7 doesn't come with an email client. It gives you the option to choose one.

If you install windows live, you can then follow these directions.

http://www.freeemailtutorials.com/windowsLiveHotmail/hotmailTipsAndTricks/useHotmailAsDefaultEmailClient.php