Microsoft Outlook is an email program that typically ships with most Windows computers as a free component of the operating system, or OS. This program allows users to receive email from the server onto their desktop. It works with most POP3 and IMAP types of accounts. Before proceeding, have the user name, password, type of account, server address and other information handy. The user can find
. this information in the documents they received from their internet service provider, or when they signed up for online email.Start Outlook. Once loaded, select tools and then email accounts. Choose to add a new account and select next. On the next window select whether the account in question is POP3 or IMAP. Outlook also supports HTTP accounts such as Hotmail, Gmail or Yahoo. Selecting HTTP allows someone to synchronize the mail on the remote server with what is on their computer. On the next screen, enter name, email address, password and POP3 and SMTP server names.The POP3 server is the one that sends mail. The SMTP server is the one used for sending email messages back to the server. A POP or SMTP server address usually looks like pop.myserver.com or smtp.myserver.com. Go to more settings. Under the email settings, select whether the outgoing server requires authentication. The settings for the password are sometimes the same as for incoming mail. The ISP for the account can provide more details. Under the advanced tab, the port setting is adjusted to the one given by the ISP. Hit, OK, next then finish.Those needing more advanced help should consult Microsoft's page at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287532. There are very detailed instructions on setting up Outlook. There are different instructions for the many versions of Outlook listed. Access to the site is free. There is also the option to email Microsoft for assistance or to consult an online forum for help. More reference links: http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/email/ms_outlook.htm http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287532
