Using default browser with MSN messenger

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I do not mean opening hotmail... but opening links other people send me in
the chats


"Kenny S" <hotmail@coldmail.com> wrote in message
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> MSN messenger 6.2 and 7.0 beta insists on using IE for opening links.
> However I use AVANT BROWSER.
> How do I fix it so the pages open up in avant?
>
> Thanks
>

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its not working.....with avant!
I found out the way to make hotmail open in avant (via a plugin of Messenger
plus!),
but not links sent by others.

It must be a problem with avant becuase it is alot like explorer.

Do you have any idea how I can resolve this?




"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@jonathankay.com> wrote in message
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> Greetings Kenny,
>
> Actually the last version of 6.2 and 7.0 should open links within your
> default browser. The only exception is Hotmail which will open in IE
> exclusively.
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> "Kenny S" <hotmail@coldmail.com> wrote in message
> newsK1OtGP8EHA.3700@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> MSN messenger 6.2 and 7.0 beta insists on using IE for opening links.
>> However I use AVANT BROWSER.
>> How do I fix it so the pages open up in avant?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>