How can I use Outlook express to access my yahoo mail or do you have to use the premium service?

It is absolutely doable. I know, I have it handling my email. First try this trick. With browser on line select start and then Outlook Express from the program selections. If it opens by telling you it isn't the default mail handler and offers the option to make it so, select the option. If it doesn't open that way you will have to search the help files. I use AT&T high speed and their browser. They have a FAQ section. One of the questions offers a tutorial explaining how to set up other mail handlers. If you don't have that available use the help files from your browser and Outlook Express. I think you have made a fine selection. Just don't give up on making it work. I know for a fact that it will. Good luck.

Most of the Outlook Express error messages are due to problems with the internet connection, not the software on your computer.