you do NOT need to go online to their mail sites ( I DETEST online mail due especially to the home pages, etc) If you start windows live mail, and do NOT SIGN IN, you can use it to send/retrieve mail, per multiple individual accounts, using POP and STMP accounts, and read/store these emails on your desktop. I use it under vista, BUT it is available under windows 7.ĭespite my frustrations (primariliy with how the CONTACTS are stored, not able to retrieve groups, etc), I think many of you are missing somethign.
I’ve read all these comments, and I too am frustrated with windows live mail. It works, but what a pain! And possibly insecure too.
Incidentally, I’ve been using the Release Candidate of Windows 7 for some time and have found that one workaround for the Outlook Express problem is to run an older version of Windows in Microsoft’s Virtual PC. If e-mail is a user’s chief concern, the much maligned Windows ME is a far more usable operating system than Windows 7. I can use it with a Linux machine, or if I win the lottery, a Macintosh. I don’t need to stick with Microsoft to use Thunderbird. When they no longer provide security patches for XP, I’ll move to another platform. unless they bring back Outlook Express or a viable replacement.
I’m unhappy enough that I won’t ever upgrade to any new Microsoft O.S. We just feel that this important feature should not have been discontinued. If you don’t use or understand Identities, you can pass this off as an unimportant extra, but those of us who do use it feel that it’s an essential item for any respectable e-mail program. That’s because none of those programs provide the “Identities” feature. Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, and Thunderbird are not adequate replacements for Outlook Express. You’ll find it here: How do I move my Outlook Express email from Windows XP to Windows 7? I’ve written a new article detailing the steps you might take to move your Outlook Express email on Windows XP to Windows Live Mail on Windows 7. In fact, it might be a fine opportunity to evaluate alternatives.
Windows Movie Maker -> Windows Live Movie Maker.Windows Messenger -> Windows Live Messenger.Windows Address Book -> Windows Live Mail.
The full list of applications “replaced” by downloads from Windows Live includes: I’ve also seen advice to actually download and convert to Windows Live Mail before upgrading or installing Windows 7. (There’s even one hack out there that supposedly allows you to copy the Windows Mail executable from your Windows Vista system, but I don’t recommend it.) According to Microsoft you can Import directly from Outlook Express and Windows Mail folders stored on your hard disk. It carries out the everyday functions that you are likely to need it for and protects your security too.So the replacements are there Microsoft has simply removed the years of duplication by making Windows Live the official, single set of tools you can download and use if you like. Scope is limited when it comes to editing messages when compared to other packages.Ĭonclusion: Outlook Express is an ideal email program to use in your home and office. This program will block attachments and pictures that may be harmful to your computer and you can keep your contacts in one place with the easy-to-use address book.Ĭons: There is no spam filter. It has the ability to block messages from specific senders and can group messages and replies together as a conversation. Outlook Express has an out of office assistant and can automatically check for emails. Pros: It’s easy to send and edit messages. As this package instantly alerts you when you get a new message, this is a useful way to keep on top of your emails without constantly logging onto the webpage of your email provider. You can set up your Outlook Express to receive messages from internet email accounts such as Hotmail. Outlook Express’s editing capabilities may not be as sophisticated as those found in other packages on the market, but it more than adequately performs the basic functions and more. You can use the stationary to jazz up your messages and add a personalised signature to them too. Its simplicity makes it the ideal package for people who want to communicate quickly and effectively by email.
Microsoft Outlook Express is a user-friendly email program that anyone can master with ease.