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760224 2009-03-28 11:38:00 I recently downloaded Google Chrome, didn't like it, and uninstalled it (After a few months). I guess I'm just used to Firefox. Anyway since uninstalling Chrome I can't open links in emails. (I use Thunderbird for email.) When I click a link nothing happens. Can anyone help pse? Trevornchris (11918)
760225 2009-03-28 11:50:00 Try this...

Open Thunderbird
Goto Tools / Options / Select the General tab at the top.

Click the "Check Now" button where it says "Always check to see if Thunderbird is the default......."

Make sure "EMAIL" is ticked and click OK.

Restart Thunderbird.

Try opening an email link below. (It's not real)

test@test.com
bob_doe_nz (92)
760226 2009-03-28 22:28:00 The reason its not working is because the email has no idea what the default browser now is.

If bob_doe_nz's instructions dont work - open FF Tools/Options/Advanced Tab - under General- click "check Now" and make FF the default Browser.

Or if you prefer to use IE - , open IE - tools/Internet options/programs tab / make default.
wainuitech (129)
760227 2009-03-28 23:30:00 Thankyou members for your assistance. bob_doe_nz's remedy didn't work (although his sense of humour is priceless) because my Thunderbird General box didn't show the "Always check..." option he quoted; but wainuitech fixed the problem!
On behalf of the hundreds of non-computer-savvy people around may I say how grateful I am for members' help on this forum.
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