How to send a message directly if Outlook is only temporarily active for "mailto:" links?

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Is there any way to configure Outlook to send messages without Outlook being open?

We're currently using a system where the "Email Page" opens an Outlook Sendto window. You can click "Send", but the message stays in the "Outbox" until you open Outlook. I'm trying to get around opening Outlook. Anyone have any ideas?

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