Q274464: Outlook Express Shortcut Target URL Invalid After MSN Explorer I

Article: Q274464
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 2.6,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 04-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 2.6, 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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After installing MSN Explorer over MSN Internet Access 2.6, the Outlook Express
desktop shortcut produces an error that the shortcut it invalid and begins
searching.

CAUSE
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Unknown

RESOLUTION
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Set the Outlook Express shortcut target back to default. For Windows 9x

1. Right-click the Outlook Express Icon on the desktop and then click
  Properties.

2. Under the Shortcut tab in the box labeled Target type

  C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe

3. Click Ok.

For Windows 2000

1. Right-click the Outlook Express Icon on the desktop and then click
  Properties.

2. Under the Shortcut tab in the box labeled Target type

  %ProgramFiles%\Outlook Express\msimn.exe

3. Click Ok.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: kbimu MSN Explorer, Outlook Express, 2.6

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN600 kbMSN260
Version           : :2.6,6.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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