How do I set google mail to my default service?

[Dan]

How do I set google mail to my default service? i am talking about IE and Firefox browser open mode,please explain me if you are good with this 2 bro0wsers?

[derek88]

There are some steps to do so:

Step 1
Download and install Google's "Gmail Notifier" (see "Resources). This program is useful beyond just making Gmail the default email application; it also pops up when you have new emails, the same way email clients such as Thunderbird or Outlook do.
Step 2
Right-click the new notifier icon in your tray (it should look like the Gmail logo) and click "Options."
Step 3
Find the box that says "Use Gmail for Internet mailto: links." Click OK, and all email address links will open a compose window in your web browser.
Step 4
Set Gmail as the default in your operating's settings as well, if you wish. In Windows, open Internet Explorer. Click "Tools," then "Internet Options," then the "Programs" tab. They'll be a drop down menu here where you can select whatever program you want as your default email client; pick Gmail Notifier. On a Mac, click "Applications," then "Mail," then "Preferences," then "Default Email Reader," and select "Gmail notifier."