Install Windows live mail on Windows 8.

Anonymous
2013-03-13T19:01:11+00:00

Original title: windows mail on W8 to windows live mail?

I hate the mail program on my new laptop, Windows 8.  How can I change the email program to Windows Live Mail as I use with Windows 7?

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Anonymous
2013-03-24T01:03:37+00:00

Hi B Looney,

Thank you for your reply.

  1. Are you referring to mail app in Windows 8?
  2. Are you trying to use Windows Live mail instead of mail app?

Windows Live Mail.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/essentials-other-programs

Hope this helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-08-16T20:19:14+00:00

    I have a new desktop that came with Windows 8 - which I HATE.  I use Windows Mail that "loads up" from my ISP.  I do not know the difference to which you are referring...mail app or Windows Live.  On my Windows 7 it was Windows Live, I believe.  Now...is there any other way to get to my mail without clicking on the mail app?   But my questions are:  How can I add to or manage my contacts list in email? and How can I sort my inbox (or other folders either) by sender, then change back to date received?  Any help is appreciated.  Microsoft people were NOT helpful and had attitude!

    Thank you.

    Phyllis A 283

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T17:45:29+00:00

    Nothing I have found answers my question.  Compare the Windows Live mail side by side with Window Live Essentials App that came with my Windows 8 Laptop.  The Windows Live program is easier to read, the editing features are prominent and easy to find, the whole program is better.  I want that program to replace Windows Essentials on the laptop but I haven't found a way to do that and none of the correspondence is helpful.  It all sends me to the same page, with the same FAQ.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T16:38:10+00:00

    Hi Cindy,

    Thank you for yor reply.

    Please do let us know if you need any help with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T15:31:15+00:00

    I was finally able to figure it out!!! It has not exactly been user friendly.

    Thank-you!

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