Steve,  I like your suggestion however i have not had to go that far.   
I will keep it in my hints and kinks file however.  

>>> [log in to unmask] 6/16/2006 10:07 AM >>>
I have a different suggestion.  I don't think it is the use of Word as
the 
e-mail client.  I think somehow, his file associations might be messed
up, 
causing word to open when he clicks on a link.

Just a suggestion, Rich, try the following:

1) Open My Computer

2) Go to tools --> Folder options, and select the "File Types" tab.

3) Select "NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol," and click the
"Advanced" 
button near the bottom of the dialog box.

4) Select "Open" under the "Actions" heading, and select "Edit..."

5) Make sure the "Application used to perform action" points to the
right 
program, mine is "Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -nohome" ...
and 
clear out every thing in the field "DDE Message" which is the dynamic
data 
exchange.

6) Repeat steps 3-5, but for the "(None) HyperText Transfer Protocol
with 
Privacy" entry.

7) You're done, let me know if this works out.

Take my advice, I don't use it anyway

Steve, K8SP
Lansing, Mi


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brett Winchester" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: off topic computer issues


> rich,  In word, do you have the checkbox checked for the use of word
as
> yuor editor for email?  Possibly if these are unchecked you will
have
> other options within outlook.  I had this problem at one point but
turn
> this feature off due to the extra time and resources required on the
PC
> I was using at that time.  I have not decided what I will do when I
> upgrade the PC from 98se to xph.
>
>>>> [log in to unmask] 6/16/2006 9:24 AM >>>
> Thanks everyone for the computer info.  I think I know what I need
to
> do to
> get the mouse issue resolved.  Someone made the very correct
comment,
> however, that you need to remember how to undue it in the event you
> want
> sighted help.
> As for outlook, that is still a mystery.  Why entering on a link in
> e-mail
> opens a word doc rather than just a new message is still unresolved.
> Richard
>
>