Microsoft Outlook Hyperlink does not Work

Before going through the causes of not opening hyperlink in Microsoft Outlook first the check the basic setting:

If the above setting does not works for you and still getting problem. Hyperlink in Outlook not Working Properly!! Then move further:

As sometimes it happens when you click on Outlook email hyperlink it start showing an annoying error might be all because of setting an Internet Explorer as a default browser in windows. The error message depends on the version of Outlook:

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step1

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There are some common activities that has been noticed as one of the problem for not opening hyperlinks like:

Methods to Fix it-

Microsoft Outlook provides a free solution to fix these error messages, You just need to Download & Run the software. For Download follow Microsoft Link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310049

Manual method to fix it-

Method 1: Reset IE (Internet Explorer)Settings

Internet Explorer11 and Internet Explorer 10

Step1:

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step3

Step2: In the reset Internet Explorer setting window, mark this box- "Delete personal setting" and click on "Reset" button.

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step4

Step3: A new pop window open in front of you click on the "Close" button.

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step5

Step4: After clicking on "Close" button restart Internet Explorer

On the Tools menu, click on "Internet options" again, click on the "Programs tab" >> "Set programs".

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step6

After that click on "Set your default program" option

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step7

In program list, click on "Microsoft Outlook" and Set this program as default.

Enable Outlook Hyperlink: Step8

Now click on "Ok" button and Close this dialog box.

You can also Change the Default Setting of Browser by Doing Changes in Registry

Note: Please be careful at the time of doing changes in the registry of system. If you are woking in corporate environment then its better to contact IT person or administrator for assistance. Before modifying registry create a backup on your computer as a safer side.

Import Registry key from another System

If you have upgraded Internet Explorer newer version then the following registry may be missing or corrupted:

HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Classes\htmlfile\shell\open\command

You can fix it by importing it from healthy system to an affected one.

Note: For exporting registry from one system to another, you should have an administrator rights. So before importing registry please make a system restore point first.

Now head over to a system were Outlook links are working properly and follow the below steps:

Export registry key from the system that doesn't have issue with Outlook links.

Import Registry Key to the System getting problem in opening hyperlink

Make sure Default value of HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \.html key is htmlfile

To check it click on "Start" button again and type regedit to open Registry Editor. After that navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \.html key.

If default value of registry key is not htmlfile, than modify it as we discussed in Registry editing part. Hopefully now you are able to open Outlook hyperlink. If not than restore your system as last resort.

Do a System Restore

System restore is a method to undo recent changes of your system in order to set it as before. So to open System Restore click on "Start" button and type "System Restore" in search box. After that click on "Enter" button and choose System Restore from list of results.

In System Restore dialog window, you can either go with "Choose a different restore point" option or "Recommended restore" option when you are sure everything worked fine including Outlook hyperlink.