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Discus and support Why does my Default for email change from Outlook to WIndows Mail every time I get a... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; The question title pretty much says it all. And it is not just me. Happens to many people. And always the ONLY Default that changes. Is there no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by CassyGriffin, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. CASSYGRIFFIN
    CassyGriffin Win User

    Why does my Default for email change from Outlook to WIndows Mail every time I get a...


    The question title pretty much says it all. And it is not just me. Happens to many people. And always the ONLY Default that changes.

    Is there no way to permanently LOCK my preferred DEFAULTS and stop changes unless "I" make them?

    :)
     
    CassyGriffin, Aug 19, 2018
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  2. JAYZILLA
    Jayzilla Win User

    Delete mails in Outlook but want to keep mails untouch in webmail

    When I deleted an email in outlook and my webmail got deleted too. I want to keep all the inbox mails from the webmail even I complete deleted in outlook. I spend hrs can't think it out how. Any step by step instruction? I'm using IMAP account btw. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
     
    Jayzilla, Aug 19, 2018
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  3. QUBIT
    qubit Win User
    How to install outlook express on windows xp with explorer 8?

    This is an awkward problem to solve and one I don't think is worth the time and effort.

    The OP would be better off either using a modern webmail service like gmail or outlook.com or using a modern email client like Windows Live Mail like FX-GMC suggested or Thunderbird from Mozilla. If nothing else, Outlook Distress was notorious for corrupting its data files and losing all your email in one easy step. Not worth it.
     
    qubit, Aug 19, 2018
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Why does my Default for email change from Outlook to WIndows Mail every time I get a...

    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.
     
    95Viper, Aug 19, 2018
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