Does anyone know by chance....

[Bree]

How to link to... Ok I don't know the correct technical terms so I'll just spit it out in my own little silly way :)

What Im trying to do is put an email graphic on one of my site pages (already know how to do that part lol) Then when you click on the link, it will open up Outlook Express on your personal computer.

What it is, I made a special html file for my computer... It has all my favorite links and some cute little sillies that make me smile :) But I also wanted to add a link that would open up my outlook.. Yes I know... This girl is lazy... but it's soooo cute!! LOL

Thank in advance to anyone that can help me,
Bree

PS I know the properities to get to outlook:
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE"
Just don't know how to make the <A HREF= tag to read it.

[alphadesk]

Here you go,

<a href="mailto:your_addy@yoursite.com"><img border="0" src="pic.gif" width="xx" height="xx"></a>

[Calash]

I think what you are looking for is below


<a href="mailto:You@yoursite.com?subject=Whatever you want here.">


This will cause your default email program to open and point to the address that you put in the tag.

Edit: I type slow :).

[bdoc]

< a href="mailto:you@emailaddress.com" >

That should automatically launch your default mail client with the address specified in the address bar.

[Bree]

This I explained wrote.... I understand how to work the mailto: thingy mabobber... what Im looking to do, not just open a new mail but to actually launch Outlook Express.

But now that you brought it up think I'll make it where I can do that too LOL THanks :)

Ok to launch outlook express from a web page....

(Your information goes here)

[Bree]

"This I explained Wrote"?!?!?!??!?!

That was supposed to be "Think I explained this wrong" Wow, how in the world did I mess that up so bad?? LOL

Launch Outlook Express as in bring it up where you can do whatever in it... AKA where you would get the same effect as in if you pushed the outlook express shortcut on your task bar.

Gosh, Im confusing myself :(

Anyone tackin' with me?

Hugs -Bree

[Calash]

Hmm, ok, I think I see what you are trying to do.


<a HREF=file:///C:/Program%20Files/Outlook%20Express/MSIMN.EXE>


Try this in a <A HREF= tag and it should work...I think :)

Ttried it out but it is trying to download the fine instead of running it.

[Bree]

Mine didn't even try to download LOL Just went to page not found grrr I know there is a way, I've seen it before I just don't know how... and Im refusing to give up lol Think Im starting to run outta things to try though lol Ok well I'll post back if I figure out how to do it... if not will post back when ya'll figure it out ROFL Thanks for the help... No matter if it works or not.. Im grateful you tried :)

Thanks

Hugs -Bree

[PatMan]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!

Please, do not try to launch an executable on the client machine by putting the path to an executable in as an HREF. There's a good reason why this doesn't work! Think for just a moment about the implications of me being able to execute arbitrary commands on your PC via a link on a web page!!! I won't go into detail, because I don't want to give anyone any goofy ideas, but trust me - this doesn't work for a Very Good Reason.

</rant>

If you really want to launch Outlook, you'll need to write and deploy some kind of unholy ActiveX control.

Patrick

[Pig]

You CANNOT open outlook express with HTML. You can only open a new mail message.

[Bree]

PatMan,

Hey there.... I don't know enough about this sorta stuff to be able to figure out why it could be bad thing :) But since you do know, I'll take your word for it :) It gave me a headache trying though so I had already given up, guess I'll just have to use a shortcup on my task bar LOL *sigh* Don't worry, I'll live but thank you for your input :)

Hugs, Bree