Microsoft Outlook Express--How can I read / send e-mail in Microsoft Windows

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The default e-mail program available to Microsoft Windows users is Microsoft's Outlook Express. In addition to the pre-installed e-mail client, Microsoft Windows can run dozens of other e-mail clients many with more options and capabilities. This document also contains additional information about each of those programs for users interested in alternatives.

Opening Microsoft Outlook Express

Click Start.
Click Programs.
Click the Outlook Express icon.
If this is your first time using Microsoft Outlook Express and/or it is not configured, you'll need to configure Outlook Express with your Internet service provider's server information. This information allows Outlook Express to know where to look for e-mail and where to send e-mail through. Below is additional information about configuring these settings.

Configuring Microsoft Outlook Express

Open Outlook Express.
In Outlook Express, click Tools at the top of the window.
In the Tools drop-down-menu, click Accounts.
In the Internet Accounts window, click the mail tab.
Click the Add button and choose Mail.
Follow through the Internet Connection Wizard, filling out the name of service, your e-mail address, POP3, IMAP, HTTP, and/or SMTP Internet information. If you do not have any of this information, you will need to contact your Internet or e-mail service provider, or visit their website to obtain this information.

Sending and receiving e-mail in Outlook Express

To send an e-mail in Microsoft Outlook Express, follow the below steps.

Open Outlook Express.
Click the Create Mail button at the top of the Window or click File, New, and then Mail Message.
If done properly this should open a New Message window. In this window you'll need to first start of by typing the person's e-mail address you wish to send the e-mail to in the "To:" field.
Next, fill out a brief description of the message you're sending in the Subject field.
Next, type your message in the box below.
Finally, once your message is complete click the Send button.

By default Outlook will automatically check the server every few minutes for any new e-mail. If you wish to manually receive or look for new messages click the Send/Recv button on the main screen of Outlook.