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Did you get the following error when clicking on a link inside Microsoft Outlook 2013?

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The error can be the result of not having a default web browser configured.

To set a default web browser in Windows 8 first click the Windows "start" butotn, then type in Default Programs:

Windows 8 Default Programs.jpg


Next, click on "Set your default programs":

Windows 8 set default programs.jpg


Last, scroll and select your favorite web browser, such as Google Chrome, and then click "Set this program as default":

Windows 8 set Google Chrome as default program.jpg
 
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