Outlook Express question

[halo71]

Maybe I am an ***** here....But the other night I was board and opened Outlook on my computer. To my surprise it was populated with my email. And I don't even use Outlook! How did it get configured this way? And how do I stop it, just uninstall Outlook?

Thanks for any input.....

 

[RealBlackStuff]

The easiest way is just to uninstall it (as part of M$-Office).

When you installed Office (probably as per the recommended way), it came with it and configured itself based upon your Outlook Express settings.

Both O and OE should be removed and replaced by Mozilla Thunderbird.

 

[DelJo63]

How did it get configured this way? And how do I stop it, just uninstall Outlook​

good question. You may wish to keep Outlook (which is different from Outlook Express) for the Calendar and Contacts features.

To stop Outlook from accessing your email:

use menu tools->accounts
delete all Mail accounts but the default
on the default->properties
there's a box at the bottom, clear the check mark, "Include this account ..."​

To stop Outlook Express: follow the same instructions above.

Many users are recommending Thunderbird for email. What are you using?

 

[halo71]

I see many recommendations to use Thunderbird. Guess I'm just lazy, never tryed it. I am currently using my ISP's email, bellsouth.

Maybe I will try Thunderbird. My wife hates BellSouths email service anyways. She "was" always use to AOHell. She is still mad that I got rid of them 2 years ago!

Thanks for the advice.....

(forgot to mention, I have never used Outlook or Outlook Express.)