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Outlook will not open links.

Post by sjj1805 » Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:57 pm

Can't open any hyperlinks. (This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer.)
This occurs after you install / remove a web browser.

Resolutions found, and applied;
1. Reset internet explorer settings to default. DID NOT WORK.
2. Restore System to earlier date. DID NOT WORK.
3. Power off by pressing power button 10 seconds and then restart, followed by this option (REPAIR COMPUTER to when it was working properly or something.) DID NOT WORK.
4. To resolve this issue, import the registry key from another computer or use registry key supplied here. DID NOT WORK.

ANSWER
Open Command prompt as administrator on Windows Vista or Windows 7 or Windows 8

REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.htm /ve /d htmlfile /f
REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.html /ve /d htmlfile /f
REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.shtml /ve /d htmlfile /f
REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.xht /ve /d htmlfile /f
REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.xhtml /ve /d htmlfile /f


After this just make your Internet Explorer the Default browser.
Restart Outlook for settings to take effect.

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