Setting the Default Email Client in Windows XP or Vista

To set the default email client:

1. Right-click the Start menu and select Properties from the context menu.
2. Select the Start Menu tab at the top.
3. Click the Customize... button.
4. In the General tab (at the bottom), make sure the E-mail: checkbox is checked, and select your preferred client from the dropdown menu.
5. Click OK on that window and again on the Properties menu.