When you run NetZero for the first time, Message Center will be set as your default email program if you have not already configured a default email client using the NetZero software. If you prefer, you can choose to automatically configure Outlook Express as the email program you use to check NetZero email.

Follow these steps to automatically configure Outlook Express as your default email program:

1. Double-click the NetZero icon on your desktop, and click Settings on the Welcome screen.
2. Click Email to select your default email program, then select Outlook Express/Windows Mail. Click Finish when done.

To make Message Center your default email program, follow the same steps, and click the circle next to Message Center.

Note: If you use a different email program such as Eudora, Microsoft Outlook, or Netscape Messenger, you will need to manually configure NetZero to set up your default email program. Click here for instructions.