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You're looking to configure Outlook to use a different email account, such as Gmail or Yahoo, as your default email client. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in settings

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter your email address, password, and other settings as required by your email provider (e.g., Gmail or Yahoo).
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using Outlook's account settings

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Account Settings" and then select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on the "Email" tab and then click on "New".
4. Enter your email address, password, and other settings as required by your email provider (e.g., Gmail or Yahoo).
5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Additional settings for Gmail and Yahoo

For Gmail:

• Server: imap.gmail.com
• Port: 993
• Encryption: SSL
• Username: your Gmail address
• Password: your Gmail password

For Yahoo:

• Server: imap.yahoo.com
• Port: 993
• Encryption: SSL
• Username: your Yahoo address
• Password: your Yahoo password

Troubleshooting tips

• Make sure you have the correct email address and password.
• Check your email provider's settings to ensure they match the ones listed above.
• If you're still having issues, try restarting Outlook or checking for updates.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure Outlook to use your Gmail or Yahoo account as your default email client.