Do not choose to install Outlook 2000 as you don't want to use it. Note that
Outlook Express is not the same as Outlook.
You can change the default mail client in Control Panel-> Internet Options->
tab Programs

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> I currently have windows xp with outlook express
> installed with my computer. however we only have
> Microsoft Office 2000. Whenever I install the Office
> 2000 it over rides the outlook express. is there a way
> to prevent this? thank you