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Sideronkiro
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Aug 07, 2025

Problem with changing default email program

I have a problem with changing the default email program.
When trying to automatically send an email, e.g. via PDF Creator, the message keeps trying to send via the eM Client program, which is not even installed.
I changed the default email client in Windows - it did not help
I also changed it in the registry editor in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Clients\Mail - also no changes

Maybe someone has some ideas what to do about it?
When scanning disks via sfc /scannow, errors appear

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  • Saomrui's avatar
    Saomrui
    Iron Contributor

    Some applications (like PDF Creator or other third-party apps) rely on the system's default handlers. If they are hardcoded or registered incorrectly, issues can occur.

  • Peppen's avatar
    Peppen
    Iron Contributor

    Errors in sfc /scannow could affect system files related to file associations. Consider running DISM as shown above. If errors persist, you might need to repair system files manually or perform an in-place upgrade.

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