Microsoft® Windows® Group Policy Guide

Configuring Global Default Programs

Windows uses certain default programs for Internet services. These programs are defined in a user’s profile and can be modified through Group Policy.

You can set default programs for the following Internet services:

• HTML Editor. The default HTML editor program. On systems with Microsoft Office installed, the standard options are Microsoft Word and Notepad. If Microsoft FrontPage^® is installed, FrontPage will also be an option.

• E-mail. The default e-mail program. On systems with Office installed, the standard options are Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and MSN Hotmail^®.

• Newsgroups. The default Internet newsreader program. On systems with Office installed, the standard options are Outlook and Outlook Express. ...