Can't open URL in email reader

All of a sudden, I can't open any URL that is posted in received email
messages. The virus checker (AVAST) would kick in for 5 seconds and stops.
The URL doesn't open and must be copied and pasted into Google to open it.

I have no viruses or other pest (running Webroot's Spy Sweeper).

Any ideas what to do. except reinstalling from scratch?

Thanks,
Murgi

 

You just got a Windows Update, didn't you?

An Outlook Express option gets reset with this new update, without
asking you if you would like to do it. Typical of Windows Updates. I've
seen similar reports in other groups. I wish I could tell you what
option it was, but I use a modern, secure email client and haven't
opened OE in years.

 

Morn,

Had the same prob a couple of weeks ago when I installed the latest M$
outlook (?? update?? ).

Uninstalled it and wa-la all worked as needed...

YMMV

jb

 

Uninstalled it and wa-la all worked as needed...
Yes I made an update...
But what did you uninstall? The updated Outlook Express? This is part of
Windows XP, and I don't want to lose all the messages...
Of course, I won't use OE anymore after my next new install from scratch.
But for the next couple of weeks I need to stay with this configuration.
I'd really appreciate if you could elaborate on how you got your OE working
again.

Thanks for responding.

S.R.