Link opens in word!

[RsC]

When clicking a link within an e-mail until today I was always directed on to the web-site indicated.
Suddenly I'm now directed via word - which more often than not wont open the link
How can I prevent this and get back to the original link?

[soybean]

Your post is a bit skimpy on info.  Are you using a webmail service for email or an email client (outlook Express, Windows Mail, etc.) for email?  Are the links you mention links to websites?  I presume they are but just want to be clear on that point.  In other words, you're not confusing links to websites with attachments in your email?

[RsC]

Apologies for the scant information
I use incredimail for e-mail.
These are definitely links to web-sites

[Allan]

url file association fix: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

[RsC]

Alan
 
Tried this and the outcome after restarting is still the same - I've also just noticed that some programmes such as FileHippo update checker also try starting via word

[Allan]

Well, you can try restoring other file associations. But I'd suggest you run a full scan with both your AV utility AND MalwareBytes. Let's make sure you didn't pick up some malware somewhere along the line.

[RsC]

I'll try both of these to check and come back

Thanks again for the moment.