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Change default email app for 100 Windows PC's
Using a link, is it possible to open up the Outlook program instead of webmail since all of the users using MS Outlook.
<a href=mailto:hello@yahoo.com>
The mailto link will launch whatever application is designated for handling e-mail on that device. So yes, it can open Outlook, but only if Outlook is the default e-mail application. There's no way to specify in the URI what application you want to use.
As example, in windows 10, in the windows search box on the lower left, type in "default apps". You will see, "Default Apps" available in the pop out and click there. You should see, "Choose default apps" where email is an option. If you do not see outlook, click whatever is there and select outlook.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028161/windows-10-change-default-programs
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028161/windows-10-change-default-programs
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but we have over 100+ pc. it is impossible for us
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You can set the default protocol handler via GPO.
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mrmlcgn/2013/02/26/windows-8-associate-a-file-type-or-protocol-with-a-specific-app-using-gpo-e-gdefault-mail-client-for-mailto-protocol/
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mrmlcgn/2013/02/26/windows-8-associate-a-file-type-or-protocol-with-a-specific-app-using-gpo-e-gdefault-mail-client-for-mailto-protocol/
You can set a file association via GPO, but only for those extensions that don't already have an association. This prevents malware from changing file associations without human intervention.
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Paul can u tell me more in detail how to do that?
My link shows a method where the default handler can be changed. Did you look at it?
This TechNet page shows several different ways:
https://blogs.technet.micr osoft.com/ windowsint ernals/201 7/10/25/wi ndows-10-h ow-to-conf igure-file -associati ons-for-it -pros/
Another, more conversational take:
https://social.technet.mic rosoft.com /Forums/en -US/7829c2 c3-e6bf-41 e2-b1d2-cd 2928906571 /default-a pps-for-al l-users?fo rum=ws2019
https://blogs.technet.micr
Another, more conversational take:
https://social.technet.mic