[ltaylor57]

I am running Windows XP service pack 2 with Outlook Express 6. I am unable to open links contained in email messages. Any suggestions?

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Well, Outlook express is probably doing that for your safety as the links may contain stuff like: "We had a data base error and we need you to verify your Yahoo or whatever account" and then they will steal your passwords.

[MR0624]

Well, Outlook express is probably doing that for your safety as the links may contain stuff like: "We had a data base error and we need you to verify your Yahoo or whatever account" and then they will steal your passwords.

[gerryf]

Yes, it is a safety feature, but it is also annoying for people who need attachments.

In Outlook, TOOLS > OPTIONS, choose SECURITY tab, uncheck "DO NOT ALLOW ATTACHMENTS TO BE SAVED..."

But, be careful when opening outlook attachments, follow common sense

[ltaylor57]

Thanks for the suggestion....I did uncheck as you suggested....still unable to go directly to any url's (by double clicking) included in any emails. At one time I was able to do this...not sure when it started happening, but it MAY have been after I installed service pack 2.....any additional suggestions??

[vantilian]

I had the same problem, and following the instructions on this microsoft support article fixed it:

http://support.micro...om/?kbid=281679

Basically do as follows:

1. Quit all programs that are running.
2. Click Start, then click Run.
3. Type regsvr32 urlmon.dll - then click OK.
4. When you receive the "DllRegisterServer in urlmon.dll succeeded" message, click OK.
5. I would advise repeating steps 2 through 4 for each of the following files (I had to re-register all of the files below before it fixed mine):

urlmon.dll
mshtml.dll
actxprxy.dll
oleaut32.dll
shell32.dll
shdocvw.dll

6. When finished, restart Windows XP.

Worked for me. Hope it works for you.

Cheers.