Outlook Express Email Guide

Before beginning, it is helpful to understand what Outlook Express is. Outlook Express is an email and newsreader client that was included with Internet Explorer versions 4.0 through 6.0 and came installed on several Windows verions, such as Windows XP. Although Outlook Express has been succeeded by Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail, many users still enjoy this application. Learn all about using Outlook Express email.

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Before you can begin using Outlook Express email, you need to set up your account. Outlook Express is compatible with many web-based email accounts, such as those assigned by Internet service providers. There are many free email services that you can use with Outlook Express as well.

Setting up Outlook Express is quite straightforward. Start Outlook Express by clicking the icon on your taskbar or desktop, or from your Programs list. Go to the Tools menu and click Accounts. Click the Add button to start the Internet Connection Wizard. Simply follow the steps in the wizard to complete the initial setup and begin using your Outlook Express email client.

You can then configure your Outlook Express account for maximum security. Access these settings from the Tools menu by selecting Options.

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Once you have configured your Outlook Express email client, you can personalize it to suit your tastes. One way to do so is to change the appearance using skins for Outlook Express. Applying a skin will change the appearance of your Outlook Express interface.

Outlook Express allows you to use stationery to customize your email messages, as well. You can apply default stationery for all of your email messages in just a few steps. Start Outlook Express. Go to the Tools menu and select Options. Go to the Compose tab of the Options dialog box and click Stationery. Select the Mail check box in the Stationery section and click the Select button. Choose the stationery you want to apply and click OK.

If you want to change your stationery and your font, you can apply a theme to your Outlook Express email account.

Go to the next page to learn about backing up, moving and otherwise using your Outlook Express account.