How do you setup a default mail client windows 10

To set up a default mail client on Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Settings app

1. Go to the Start menu and click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
2. Click on "Apps" (or "Applications" in some versions of Windows 10).
3. Click on "Default apps" on the left side of the window.
4. Scroll down to the "Email" section.
5. Click on the "Set default" button next to "Mail client".
6. Select the mail client you want to use as the default from the list of available options. If your preferred mail client is not listed, you can click on "Look for an app in the Store" to search for it.
7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using the Control Panel

1. Go to the Start menu and type "Control Panel" in the search bar.
2. Click on the "Control Panel" result to open it.
3. Click on "Programs" (or "Programs and Features" in some versions of Windows 10).
4. Click on "Make default" next to "Default Programs".
5. Click on "Set your default programs" on the left side of the window.
6. Select the mail client you want to use as the default from the list of available options.
7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Additional steps for some mail clients

• For Microsoft Outlook, you may need to set it as the default mail client separately. To do this, open Outlook, go to "File" > "Options" > "General", and check the box next to "Set as default mail client".
• For Mozilla Thunderbird, you may need to set it as the default mail client separately. To do this, open Thunderbird, go to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "General", and check the box next to "Set as default mail client".

Troubleshooting tips

• If you're having trouble setting a default mail client, try restarting your computer or checking for updates to your mail client software.
• If you're using a third-party mail client, make sure it's installed and configured correctly before setting it as the default.
• If you're still having trouble, you can try resetting your default mail client to the default Windows 10 mail client (Mail) by going to the Settings app, clicking on "Apps", and then clicking on "Default apps" > "Email" > "Reset" next to "Mail client".