Setting up outlook express 6

is200cars · 21-08-2009, 09:17

Hi ive never been able to set up outlook express as im quite a novice i get so for then it starts asking about pop 3 domains what the hell is this.
Kind regards
Sean

Waldo · 21-08-2009, 09:42

This is the address of the server holding your emails.

It will be something like: pop3.<insert_your_ISP>.com

There should be a page in the help section on your ISP's website, with instructions. Who's your ISP?

HarryBustard · 21-08-2009, 09:52

You might prefer using its successor Windows Live Mail - available free, with other optional services, from the Microsoft web site - though the setup process is inevitably much the same.

just moi · 21-08-2009, 09:57

type in google your email providers name and outlook express settings it is very easy just seems complicated when you havnt done it before.

zongamin · 21-08-2009, 10:06

Harry is right - Outlook Express has been effectively replaced - even MS don't recommend you use it any more.

It also has a bad history of security issues.

Try downloading the Thunderbird email client instead.

Waldo · 21-08-2009, 10:43

I'd recommend Thunderbird too; however, you'll still need to find out the pop3 info. Unless you want to setup a web-based e-mail like gmail.com (which you can then use online in a web-browser, or in Thunderbird).

If you need to find out the pop3 address you mentioned, best to check on your ISP's help pages.

Good luck!

is200cars · 21-08-2009, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waldo

This is the address of the server holding your emails.

It will be something like: pop3.<insert_your_ISP>.com

There should be a page in the help section on your ISP's website, with instructions. Who's your ISP?

sky is my internet provider asking them is like getting blood out of a stone
cheers
Sean

Waldo · 21-08-2009, 17:06

http://www.sky.com/portal/site/skyco...cleId=11297903

... or perhaps ...

http://www.sky.com/portal/site/skyco...icleId=2530910

... could be worth looking at.

zongamin · 22-08-2009, 04:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by is200cars

sky is my internet provider asking them is like getting blood out of a stone
cheers
Sean

google 'sky email settings'

the first result has detailed instructions

Kidorry · 22-08-2009, 05:20

Go onto Outlook Express,click Help then you will see a list of things it explains how to do and one of them is setting up an account.Just follow the instructions.