by not properly installed default e-mail client

When I try to open a link I get a pop up that says default e-mail client is not properly installed. How can I fix it?

Hi mecca08,

·         Which email client you are using?

·         What is the full error message that you receive?

If you get this message in Microsoft Outlook, you can follow this link & check if it helps.

A new message window does not open when you click on an email to post a link on a Web page in Outlook

Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

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