Outlook is one of the commonly use email client program in business world. However, I am not sure how many individuals use it. So lets start Outlook2003 from scratch. After successful installation when you run Outlook2003 for the first time it will take you through a configuration process.
Click 'Next' to go to next window.
If you have already using Outlook Express it might give a upgrade option which will upgrade old configurations to suite Outlook 2003. If there is not any old email program select 'Do not upgrade' and click 'Next'.
Next window you can decide whether you want to configure email account or not. Select 'Yes' and click 'Next' to configure email account.
Select the Server Type.
(What is? ) Microsoft Exchange Server
(What is? ) POP3 email server
(What is? ) IMAP email server
(What is? ) HTTP email server
Base on your requirements select the email server you required. If you have your own email server from a web hosting company they will provide you the server details you required for the configuration.
Hotmail POP3 Settings (Microsoft Live)
After applying the configuration correctly click finish to exit from the process. Now Outlook2003 is ready to use. This is a very basic post and I am happy to see your problems and hacks related to outlook in the comments.