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Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by alebowgm on 04-04-2006 at 03:44 AM
Is there a way to get Plus! to automatically load my Outlook Express when I want to write a new email instead of going to hotmail?
RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by RaceProUK on 04-05-2006 at 08:53 PM
Nope: 'tis a limitation.
RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by alebowgm on 04-06-2006 at 03:12 AM
You sure? I somehow did this on my laptop, but I cant figure it out. Actually, come to think of it, my laptop MSN is not an @hotmail or @passport email address, it is my own custome email address, maybe it is automatically set to do it this way?
RE: RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by Chris4 on 04-06-2006 at 03:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by alebowgm
You sure? I somehow did this on my laptop, but I cant figure it out. Actually, come to think of it, my laptop MSN is not an @hotmail or @passport email address, it is my own custome email address, maybe it is automatically set to do it this way?
Yes, that's correct. .NET Passport e-mail addresses (@hotmail, @msn .etc) go to Hotmail, because that is where the emails are.
With a custom e-mail address, the e-mails arn't in Hotmail, so it opens the default e-mail client, which is usually Outlook Express.
To change the default e-mail client, you can go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs and change it from there.
RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by alebowgm on 04-06-2006 at 03:24 AM
Right, but I want my main computer which uses a @hotmail address to automatically load up my Outlook Express (I have the DAP service, which allows my hotmail to run in Outlook and Outlook Express)
RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by Hank on 04-06-2006 at 03:41 AM
Microsoft is workin on a project Called Windows Live Desktop mail, it'll be able o use hotmail accounts aswell , but for now you can no longer use hotmail addresses/accounts in any emAIL client
RE: RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by Chris4 on 04-06-2006 at 03:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by alebowgm
Right, but I want my main computer which uses a @hotmail address to automatically load up my Outlook Express (I have the DAP service, which allows my hotmail to run in Outlook and Outlook Express)
Are you a subscriber of MSN Hotmail Plus, I thought it was only possible with that?
RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by alebowgm on 04-06-2006 at 03:50 AM
Yes, I am. So instead of being forced to get web based, I want the ability to do it in my outlook.
RE: RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by Chris4 on 04-06-2006 at 03:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by alebowgm
Yes, I am. So instead of being forced to get web based, I want the ability to do it in my outlook.
We understand your problem, but as far as I am aware of, there are no plug-ins which opens Outlook Express instead of Hotmail. I'm quite sure it's possible though, I'll have a look around for you.
An alternative would be to have Outlook Express in the Quick Launch toolbar (next to the Start button) or as a shortcut on your desktop.
RE: Outlook Express instead of going to hotmail by blackjack on 04-06-2006 at 04:16 AM
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011000051033.aspx
Notes
* Support for MSN and MSN Hotmail is not available in Outlook 2000 or earlier.
* Free MSN Hotmail accounts cannot be used with Outlook.
You need to use the Outlook Connector and to subscribe to one of the following MSN Premium Services:
* Outlook Live
* MSN Premium
* MSN Dial-up
- Thats some important info.. just to let you know, instead of just posting a link 
a little description does the job 
I saw you are a MSN premium user.. thats why im posting this info..