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[Solved] Outlook and thunderbird - unable to send Send to-> mail recipient.

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  • #1 17117938
    terry1996
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    Hey,
    I have a problem with me in the company

    First, the problem occurred on the Thunderbird, we switched to Outlok and ...


    After changing the mail program from Thunderbird to Outlook, most people still can not send files from the new e-mail program using the Send to-> e-mail addresser function.


    The default program in Windows is Outlook: /

    do you have any ideas or is it a bad mail configuration on all your computers or something with a server?
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  • #2 17118048
    damianisko5
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    What system? In XP, I can do it without a problem.
  • #3 17118272
    terry1996
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    win 7 i 10

    sorry :P
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  • #4 17118313
    damianisko5
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    On the same PC I have also Win7 / inne dysk z instalką /. I will check tomorrow, how it looks in this system and I will try to quickly let you know.
  • #5 17118396
    terry1996
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    different computers
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  • #6 17120902
    damianisko5
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    An attempt to send a file in Win7 failed. such a message appeared. I did it according to the instructions, without success. Outlook and thunderbird - unable to send Send to-> mail recipient.
  • #7 17121076
    tomiok
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    Set in: Control Panel \ Programs \ Default Programs \ Set Default Programs.

    How does it work, which version of Outlook?
  • #8 17121089
    damianisko5
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    Yes I did / as I wrote above. I did it according to the instructions, without success.
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  • #9 17121097
    tomiok
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    If it does not work, what version of Outlook do you have?

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    If you have a problem with setting Outlook, e.g. 2010, as the default client for sending a file,
    via the right click -> send to -> mail recipient.

    1). Go to the C: \ documents and settings \ Username folder \ sendto,
    or c: \ Users \ Username \ AppData \ Roaming \ Microsoft \ Windows \ SendTo \
    2). Right click in empty space -> new -> shortcut
    3). Location of the element:
    "C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office \ Office14 \ OUTLOOK.EXE" / a (quotes are significant)
    4). The abbreviation can be called "send to outlook", or you can delete the abbreviation "mail recipient" and call this new abbreviation.
  • #10 17121861
    damianisko5
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    Only Outlook 6. Thanks for the tips.
  • #11 17122947
    tomiok
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    damianisko5 wrote:
    Only Outlook 6. Thanks for the tips.

    On Win7 and Win10, the old six?
  • #12 17123166
    damianisko5
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    This is some newer six. Not what in XP.
  • #13 17123638
    tomiok
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    If you're writing about embedded mail ...
    It's Windows 7, it has Windows Live Mail.
    In contrast, Windows 10 has Mail.

    There is no Outlook 6 there - please specify what you have installed.
  • #14 17124087
    damianisko5
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    I found the installa on the net. This is not a built-in mail. The Outlook Express 6_1.6.1 app has approx. 31 mb. I do not want one that weighs 1.5 GB.
  • #15 17128940
    terry1996
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    thanks to all for help, nwm which but it helped
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around issues faced by users after switching from Thunderbird to Outlook for email management. Users report difficulties in sending files using the "Send to -> mail recipient" function in Windows 7 and 10, despite Outlook being set as the default email program. Various troubleshooting steps are suggested, including checking default program settings in the Control Panel and creating a new shortcut in the SendTo folder to facilitate file sending. The conversation also touches on the confusion regarding different versions of Outlook and the presence of Windows Live Mail and Mail apps in Windows 7 and 10, respectively. Ultimately, one user expresses gratitude for the assistance received, indicating that a solution was found.
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TL;DR: Fix “Send to > Mail recipient” via a 4-step SendTo shortcut or by setting Outlook as default. "Location of the element: 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE' /a." This restores attach-from-Explorer using Outlook. [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17121097]

Why it matters: It restores right‑click → Send to workflows for Windows users and admins moving files into Outlook fast.

Quick Facts

How do I fix “Send to > Mail recipient” not opening Outlook?

Set Outlook as the default mail client. Go to Control Panel → Programs → Default Programs → Set Default Programs. Select Microsoft Outlook and set all defaults. Close Control Panel, then retry right‑click → Send to → Mail recipient on a file. This rebinds the Windows handler to Outlook. [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17121076]

Can I force “Send to” to use Outlook with a custom shortcut?

Yes—add an Outlook shortcut in the SendTo folder.
  1. Open C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo.
  2. Create New → Shortcut to OUTLOOK.EXE with the /a switch.
  3. Name it “Send to Outlook” and use it from SendTo. “Location of the element: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE" /a.” [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17121097]

Default Programs is set, but nothing happens—what next?

Repair the mail registration. If you see “No default mail client,” repair Office or reassign the default mail app. Re-registering the mail client fixes SendTo when MAPI is broken. After repair, open Outlook once, then test SendTo again from Explorer. [“'No default mail client' error when you send e-mail”]

Where is the Windows SendTo folder I need to edit?

Use this path on Windows 7/10: C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo. Open it from Explorer or via shell:sendto in the Run dialog. Place your Outlook shortcut here so it appears under right‑click → Send to. [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17121097]

Does Outlook Express 6 work on Windows 7 or Windows 10?

No. Windows 7 includes Windows Live Mail, and Windows 10 includes Mail. “There is no Outlook 6 there.” Use Outlook, Windows Live Mail (legacy), or Mail, not Outlook Express 6 or clones. [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17123638]

How do I attach a file to a new Outlook message via command line?

Use the Outlook /a switch with OUTLOOK.EXE. It opens a new message with the specified file attached. “Creates an item with the specified file as an attachment.” This method attaches one file; add more from the compose window. [“Outlook command-line switches”]

Why did “Send to” work in Thunderbird but break after switching to Outlook?

Each mail client registers as the default MAPI handler. After uninstalling or switching, Windows may still point to the old handler. Set Outlook as the default email program and retry SendTo to rebind the association. [“Change the default e-mail program to Outlook”]

What Outlook versions does the shortcut method work with?

The method uses OUTLOOK.EXE with supported command-line switches. Paths vary by version (example: Office14 for Outlook 2010). Update the path to your installed Office folder and keep the /a switch. [“Outlook command-line switches”]

How do I create or check my Outlook profile if SendTo still fails?

Open Control Panel → Mail → Show Profiles. Click Add to create a new profile, then set it as default. Start Outlook once to complete setup before using SendTo from Explorer. Profiles are required for Outlook to send. [“Create an Outlook profile”]

I’m on Windows 7/10 but see “Outlook 6.” What does that mean?

It likely refers to Outlook Express 6, which isn’t in Windows 7/10. Windows 7 had Windows Live Mail, and Windows 10 has Mail. Use supported clients like Outlook instead. [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17123638]

Can I keep both “Mail recipient” and a “Send to Outlook” option?

Yes. Add a new shortcut named “Send to Outlook” in the SendTo folder. You can also delete the default “Mail recipient” entry and replace it with your Outlook shortcut if you prefer. [Elektroda, tomiok, post #17121097]

The thread ends with success—what likely resolved it?

The OP confirmed the issue was resolved after applying shared fixes. In practice, setting Outlook as default and adding the OUTLOOK.EXE /a SendTo shortcut are the key steps that restore functionality. [Elektroda, terry1996, post #17128940]
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