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How can I make Thunderbird my default e-mail?

Willie414
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Now using outlook Express under XP. I selected T- as default on set up, but Express still receives e-mails. I can write and send thru T-. How can I make T- my default?

Now using outlook Express under XP. I selected T- as default on set up, but Express still receives e-mails. I can write and send thru T-. How can I make T- my default?

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user01229325
user01229325
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Setting an email client as default is mainly for outbound. Close Outlook or go into its settings and tell it to stop checking for new mail.

Willie414
Willie414 Question owner
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Thanks, I haven't figured out how to shut down Outlook Express. Can you give me directions?

user01229325
user01229325
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Microsoft should be able to help you with their software.