Email notification pop-up directs me to dial-up???

I recently began using wireless vs dial-up.  As a result I no longer have access to MSN mail and am now using regular Hotmail.  My question / dilemma is this:

 

While online I will get a pop-up indicating that there is mail.  If I click on the pop-up it brings up the old sign in box for dial-up rather than going straight to Hotmail.  On the "connections" tab of internet options I have it checked to "never dial a connection" and on the "programs" tab I have Hotmail as the mail program to use.  What gives?  I should note that I have not stopped dial-up service yet.  I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.  It seems a computer should be able to function with a choice of programs.  When the wireless service in my area is completed I will stop the dial-up service.  In the meantime, I would like to be able to click the pop-up and go directly to Hotmail.

Can do or not?

 

jdog23:smileywink:

 

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