Microsoft Outlook: Program Installation
Microsoft Outlook is one of the most popular email applications. It can be said that it is a true information manager. Its popularity is due, among other things, to the fact that it is the mail application recommended by Microsoft for Windows. However, at the same time, this program is not pre-installed in this operating system. You have to buy it and perform the installation procedure in the operating system. Let's find out how to install Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
Acquisition of the program
Microsoft Outlook is part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, and does not have its own installer. Therefore, this application is purchased together with other programs included in a certain edition of the office suite. You can buy a CD or the installation file from the official Microsoft website by paying a certain amount of money using the electronic payment form.
Start the installation
The installation procedure begins by starting the installation file, or the disk with the Microsoft Office package. But, before this, it is necessary to close all other applications, especially if they are also included in the Microsoft Office package, but were previously installed, otherwise there is a high probability of conflicts, or installation errors.
After running the Microsoft Office setup file, a window opens in which you must select Microsoft Outlook from the list of available programs. Select it and click the "Continue" button.
Next, a window opens with a license agreement, which you must read and accept. To accept, check the box next to "I accept the of this agreement." Then click on the "Continue" button.
A window then opens, prompting the to install Microsoft Outlook. If the adapts to the default settings, or has a cursory knowledge of how to change the settings of this application, then click the "Install" button.
Installation configuration
However, if the default configuration does not suit the , the must click the "Configure" button.
In the first configuration tab, called "Configuration options", it is possible to select the different components that will be installed with the program: forms, add-ons, development tools, languages, etc. If the is not familiar with these settings, it is better to leave them as default.
In the "File location" tab, the specifies in which folder the Microsoft Outlook program will reside after installation. Do not change these settings unless necessary.
The " Information" tab specifies the name and some other information. Here the can make corrections. The name they enter will be displayed when viewing information about who created or edited a specific document. By default, this form obtains its data from the of the operating system in which the has logged in. But this data can be changed for Microsoft Outlook if desired.
Installation continuation
Once all the settings have been made, click the "Install" button.
The Microsoft Outlook installation process begins, which, depending on the power of your computer and the operating system, can take a long time.
After the installation process is complete, the installation window will appear. Click on the "Close" button.
The installer closes. The can now run Microsoft Outlook and use its functions.
As you can see, the Microsoft Outlook installation process is generally intuitive, and accessible even to a complete novice, as long as the does not begin to change the default settings. In this case, you should already have some knowledge and experience with computer programs.
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