Vista = no Outlook Express?

[Quattro Pete]

Just got my new rig from Dell. From what I'm seeing, I can no longer use OE under Vista. Windows Mail is what I'm stuck with. I kind of got used to OE's simplicity. I tried Windows Mail a few months ago and I hated it, so I'm not even going to fire it up on the new PC. I guess I'm going to give Thunderbird a try.

What e-mail client are you folks using under Vista?

 

[MGregoir]

Windows Mail...hadn't noticed any difference from OE.

 

[brandontyler65]

i use mac mail lol. windows mail is the same as OE with a new name and interface

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

QP, go to Windows Live and update to the Windows Live Mail software. It makes a BIG difference. I've switched to the Win Live Mail and have been happy with it so far.

In addition, download the photo update from Windows Live. It makes dealing with photos a bunch easier. Dunno why MS didn't come out with this software years ago.

 

[rriddle3]

Plus, as of June 30, OE and Windows Hotmail won't even talk to each other; so if Hotmail is one of your accounts, you'll have to use Windows Live Mail.

 

[SrDriver]

I also upgraded Vista to Windows Live Mail from Windows Mail - Free upgrade.

It also works with Windows XP.

I spend the vast majority of my computer time in Linux and use Thunderbird.

Also have it installed in Windows.

One feature I like with both Windows Live Mail is you can separate both POP and IMAP email accounts.

If you have more than one POP account, just make sure to take the check mark out of Global as you setup them up in Thunderbird.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Thanks. I actually now remember that I did try Windows Live Mail (under XP) a few months ago. I couldn't figure out how to set up message rules in it. For example, I want all emails coming from my gmail mailbox to be automatically put in a folder called "Gmail". Can this be done in Windows Live Mail?

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/1063588/

 

[Quattro Pete]

Nevermind. Finally figured it out.

 

[MONKEYMAN]

Originally Posted By: ToyotaNSaturn
QP, go to Windows Live and update to the Windows Live Mail software. It makes a BIG difference. I've switched to the Win Live Mail and have been happy with it so far.

In addition, download the photo update from Windows Live. It makes dealing with photos a bunch easier. Dunno why MS didn't come out with this software years ago.


I had MSN as my provider and was grandfathered into Hotmail years ago (now Windows Live). Hotmail had that nifty software program for years that sized photos when uploaded. Loved it. I use the simple version of Windows Live. Problem is that is makes photos a little too small for my liking. It was better in Hotmail.