my computer lost everything and we put programs back in and outlook 6 back on desk top. now how to get it to work. don't know how to find sittings

Outlook <> Outlook Express. Contact your email service provider. Ask them how to configure Outlook Express for their services with your account information. They likely have a web page with directions.-- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP --How To Ask Questions The Smart Wayhttp://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

i'm not good on computer so the email service provider would be? yahoo.com? gmail.com?

I have no idea. It's your email account.For example, if your email is Email removed for privacy - then you would go to Google/GMAIL for help.If it was Email removed for privacy - then you would go to Verizon for help.If it was Email removed for privacy - then you would go to notavaliddomain_completelyfake for help. So what is your email address ending (after the "@" only, please)?-- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP --How To Ask Questions The Smart Wayhttp://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html