Install Outlook 2000 from the Office 2000 CD if it's not already installed. If you need instructions on how to do so, please see the Office 2000 Installation Instructions . In these instructions, continue with the next section. IF you get an error window saying Outlook was unable to resolve the conflict between a recently installed program and Microsoft Office or other email-enabled programs.
Outlook needs to modify a system component that another program is currently using.
To fix this problem, please restart Windows, THEN click OK and wait while your machine restarts. IF you get an error window saying Outlook is not currently your default manager for Mail, News, and Contacts. IF the Microsoft Office Assistant drives you crazy, THEN select Start using Microsoft Outlook when he appears. You can also right-click on him and select Hide if he will not go away. When asked This rule will be applied to every message you send.