If you’re like most people, you have more than one email program on your computer. You can simplify your life by making Outlook a one-stop center for sending and receiving email, storing your contacts, and scheduling appointments. You can start by adding an email account to Outlook.
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In Windows, select Start and type Default apps.
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Select Default apps from the suggestions.
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Under Email, if Outlook is not listed, select the app that is listed to be presented with a list of email apps installed on your computer, then select Outlook.
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Open Outlook.
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On the File tab, choose Options.
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Under Start up options, select the Make Outlook the default program for E-mail, Contacts, and Calendar check box.
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Click OK.
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Open Outlook.
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On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Other tab.
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Under General, select the Make Outlook the default program for E-mail, Contacts, and Calendar check box.
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Click OK.
