Windows 10: In Outlook 2019, Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot...

Any help, please? I just got back from vacation, and started my laptop as normal. Randomly, when I was clicking on the Microsoft store, the text above appeared. I have never used OutLook once, and I'm still not sure exactly why it isn't accepting the Mail app, especially when it is the recommended one.











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Default mail client warning

Could you clarify the context- what prompts this? E.g. clicking on a eml file, on an email link, or is apparently at random?

I have screen OCR'd the text for you so it is now something you and responders can search for:

Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot fulfill the messaging request. Please run Microsoft Outlook and set it as the default mail client.

These results may be of interest:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/either-there-is-no-default-mail-client-or-the/aba95463-e552-4560-8e1b-d2058ba6aa40

[SOLVED] Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot fulfill

Fix: Outlook Error Message "Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot fulfill the messaging request. Please run Microsoft Outlook and set it as the default mail client." - TeckLyfe

See if you can identify the scenario relevant to you.

What do you see here?




If the message relates to accessing a file type check here:

 

Default Mail Client

Scenario 1

Possibly, whatever he/she used to access their email, that client asked if they wanted to make it default and you are not setup in that to send or receive email.

Look through your email client settings and make your default or, if, you are using Windows.
See here:
Change the default e‑mail program
and
How To Change Default Email Client

Or, you can try to re-install the email client/app.

Scenario 2

You are saying you had to Dban your desktop; I will assume you wiped your drive and re-installed the O/S and apps. If this is the case you will need to setup your email, again... make sure you have used the proper settings for your email provider (incoming and out going server addresses, ports, pop3, SMTP, SSL and security settings, passwords, log-ins, etc.).
If you overlook one little item, you may receive (or not) mail, but the server may reject your sent mail.

Goto the providers site and look instructions on setting up different email apps.

It would have helped, if, you would have stated what O/S, email client, and provider you are asking about.

 

Default Mail Client

I had to Dban my desktop last week after a friend was on it while I was out of town. Now--when I use my main e-mail, and try to send a e-mail, I get this message --this can not be completed because the default mail client is not properly installed. Can anybody help or explain this to me ?? It's a new 1 on me !!