Locate link browser window using windows 7 outlook 2003

I have been using windows 7 (64bit) along with outlook 2003 with no problem till today. All of a suddden everytime I click to open a link from within an outlook e-mail message a "locate link browser window opens" I see lots of issues on the internet with Vista or XP but no specific causes or solutions with 7.

Hi,
Based on my research, I would like to suggest the following:
1. Try to set your browser as Default in “Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs”:
Change which programs Windows uses by default
2. Please also try this:
The Locate Link Browser dialog box appears when you open a Web link in an e-mail message in Outlook 2003
Considering this issue is related to Microsoft Office, if the issue persists, it is recommended that you go to Microsoft Office Forum for further investigation:
Microsoft Office Forums
Hope this helps. Thanks.
Nicholas Li - MSFT

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