Outlook Express Setup Guide
This guide will walk you through setting up Microsoft Outlook Express to work with Giganews servers. If you haven't already signed up for Usenet access then definitely give Giganews a try. They offer 960 days binary retention, SSL encryption and servers in the US, Europe and Hong Kong. Sign up for the Giganews 14 day free trial and start downloading in minutes.
Download Outlook Express
No need to download Outlook Express as it comes standard with the Windows operating system. If you run Microsoft Office you could also use Outlook.
Install Outlook Express
Outlook Express is already installed. Simply click on Start → Programs → Outlook Express to start the program.
Configure Outlook Express
Figure 1 - Outlook Express Menu
Click on the Tools → Accounts
Figure 2 - Add News Account
Select the News tab and then Add → News
Figure 3 - Display Name
Enter anything you want in the display name.
Figure 4 -Email Address
Enter in the email address to be used with this account.
Figure 5 -Outlook Express News Server Information
Enter news.giganews.com into the News (NNTP) server field and check "My news server requires me to log on".
Figure 6 - Account Name and Password
Enter your account name and password (received in Giganews email)
Figure 7 - Select Account Properties
Next you want to click on the Properties button.
Figure 8 - Select NNTP Port (SSL)
If you want to run secure then click the "This serve requires a secure connection" check box. The port will default based on whether or not you use an SSL connection.
Outlook Express is now configured for Giganews. Enjoy!
