Apply new email settings to system

i want to update the email protocol in the internet settings -> internet programs page

something that would do the same as openning the settings window chossing new email program and pressing apply (the goal is to update all registry strings related to email from the strings in "Software\Clients\mail\(mailprotocol)")


anyobdy has an idea how to do this ?

nevermind it is just way more simple to edit all registry string there is only 3 or 4 🙂

Care to share for the benefit of future generations?

HKLM\Software\Clients\Mail\(youremailprogramnamehere)
(configure your email client here)
and insert the command action in those two strings
HKCR\mailto\shell\open\command\
HKLM\Classes\mailto\shell\open\command\
to make it the default in windows windows xp start menu change this key
HKCU\Software\Clients\mail

have fun