Microsoft Outlook - Set as the Default Mail App

Below are basic guides to setting up Microsoft Outlook as the default mail application within Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

1. Windows 10:
   • Click on Start Menu
     
     
   • Select Settings.
     
     
   • Click on System (If you are using Windows 10 Pro, Click on Apps).
     • Windows 10 Pro
       
     •     Windows 10 Pro
       
       
   • Select Default Apps.
     • Windows 10
       
       
     • Windows 10 Pro
       
       
   • Click on icon next to Mail.
     
     
   • Select Outlook.
     
     
   •   Exit.
2. Windows 7 & 8:
   • Click on the Start Menu
     • Windows 7
       
       
     •     Windows 8
       
       If the above icon does not show up, click on the windows symbol on your keyboard.
       
       
   • Start Typing Default Programs
   • Click on Default Programs that populates at the top of the Start Menu (Win 7) or under the search bar on the far right of the Start Screen (Win 8).
     
     
   • Select Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
     
     
   • Find the Protocol Name MAIL TO and click to highlight, then click the button Change program… in the upper right.
     
     
   • Choose Outlook and click OK.
     
     
   •    Exit.

Article Version 1.1 2020.08.19