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    Yahoo mail, as default(HOW TO )

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Holiday, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Holiday

    Holiday Notebook Geek

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    Anyone know how to make yahoo mail my default email ? I,m running vista home premium, ive downloaded yahoo messenger as i was told that would do it but it did not , ive sent yahoo a email with no responce i googled it only to find others having same problem .. I should have ask here first because this is where the computer savy folks are... Thanks..
     
    Holiday, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm running yahoo as my main e-mail address via Outlook.

    I thik you'd need an e-mail cleint first.

    Windows Live Mail would be a good idea if you want a free MS product - then you can set up your yahoo e-mail a your primary e-mail address.
     
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    Holiday Notebook Geek

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    Thanks ,, i'll give that a try...
     
    Holiday, Sep 4, 2009
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