Change Windows 10 default mail app to Outlook

To change the default Windows 10 mail app to Outlook, follow these steps:

1. In your Windows search box, type Control Panel, and then press the Enter key (or click the search result).
   
2. On the All Control Panel Items window, click Default Programs.
   
3. On the Default Programs screen, click the Associate a file type or protocol with a program link.
   
4. On the Settings screen, on the right‑hand pane, under Email, click the default Mail app.
   
5. On the Choose an app window, click Outlook.
   
6. Ensure that Outlook displays as the default email app, and then close all settings windows.
   

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