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Windows Mail missing from the default programs listing
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By Ramesh Srinivasan
Published on June 17, 2007
 
When you open Default Programs applet, and click Set your default programs link, Windows Mail entry may be missing from the list of programs.
Windows Mail missing from the default programs listing in Windows Vista

Symptom

When you open Default Programs applet, and click Set your default programs link, Windows Mail may be missing from the list of programs.

Resolution

To reinstate Windows Mail entry to the default programs listing, follow these steps:

  • Download mailclients.reg from the Attachments section below, and save to Desktop
  • Right-click mailclients.reg and choose Merge
  • If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation
  • Click Yes to continue.