unable to make IE & OE default program

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the error msg i receive when i go to the microsoft communities in the
outlook express is that

outlook express is not the default news reader.

inspite of clicking yes and making it as the defaulf news reader from tools
options > default messaging program > make default (Click) > Apply
Click to expand...
(click)
it is not working. the same is for internet explorer please help

this happens even when i open windows explorer.

my config

amd, 256 ram, winx xp pro sp2, all possible latest updates (windows auto
update on)
 
OE:

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

IE:

1. Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Set Program Access and Defaults >
Browser > Select IE.

2. IE Tools > Internet Options > Programs > Internet Explorer should check
to see whether it is the default browser (check)

How to Make Internet Explorer the Default Web Browser:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456
 
none of this has added any programs in the interner > tools > interrnet
options > programs > internet calls / calander / contact list
 
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