Don't want outlook 2016 as default mail

A common issue!

To change the default email client in Windows 10, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app: You can do this by clicking on the Start button and selecting the gear icon, or by typing "Settings" in the search bar and clicking on the result.
  2. Go to Apps: In the Settings app, click on the "Apps" option.
  3. Click on Default apps: In the Apps section, click on "Default apps" on the left side of the window.
  4. Click on Email: In the Default apps section, click on "Email" on the right side of the window.
  5. Select a different email client: In the Email section, you'll see a list of installed email clients. Click on the one you want to use as the default, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Mozilla Thunderbird.
  6. Save changes: Click "Save" to save your changes.

Alternatively, you can also change the default email client by:

  1. Right-clicking on a mailto link: When you right-click on a mailto link (e.g., a link that starts with "mailto:"), you'll see an option to "Open with" or "Choose default program". Select "Choose default program" and then select the email client you want to use.
  2. Using the Control Panel: You can also change the default email client by going to the Control Panel, clicking on "Programs", and then clicking on "Default Programs". From there, you can select the email client you want to use.

By following these steps, you should be able to change the default email client in Windows 10 and stop using Outlook 2016 as your default mail client.