Things You'll Need:
- Microsoft operating system
- Microsoft Outlook Express
- Web browser
- Internet connection
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Step 1
Create an online email account. If you already have an email account, move on to step 2.
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Step 2
Choose "Start" on your task bar. Select "All Programs" and choose "Outlook Express."
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Step 3
Click on "Tools" in the top left-hand side of the window.
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Step 4
Select "Accounts" from the drop-down menu.
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Step 5
Choose the "Mail" tab in the Internet Accounts window.
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Step 6
Click "Add" and from the side menu, click "Mail."
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Step 7
Enter your name in the Internet Connection Wizard and click "Next."
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Step 8
Enter the email address you wish to use in Outlook and again, click "Next."
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Step 9
Enter the server information into the next window. If you are unsure what to add in this area, contact your ISP and ask them for the information.
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Step 10
Enter your email account name and password into the next window. You can get this information from your ISP or by entering the information through the control panel.
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Step 11
Click "Next" and then click "Finish."
