Microsoft KB Archive/233180

= OLEXP: Send to Fax Recipient Opens a New E-mail Message =

Article ID: 233180

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0

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This article was previously published under Q233180



For information about the differences between Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook e-mail clients, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

257824 OL2000: Differences Between Outlook and Outlook Express



SYMPTOMS
When you right-click a document file, point to Send To on the menu that appears, and then click Fax Recipient, a new e-mail message may be opened instead of the Microsoft Fax wizard.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if Outlook Express has been set as your default e-mail client.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
 * 1) Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
 * 2) Click the Programs tab.
 * 3) In the E-mail box, click either Windows Messaging or Microsoft Outlook.
 * 4) Click OK.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
This behavior can occur if you install and configure Microsoft Windows Messaging and Microsoft Fax before you upgrade to Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Outlook Express 5. Outlook Express does not have fax capabilities, so you must use a program such as Windows Messaging or Microsoft Outlook to send a fax.

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