Will there be a way to continue using Windows mail instead of the new Outlook?

Anonymous
2023-08-15T15:12:03+00:00

I keep seeing that Outlook is supposed to take over Windows Mail as the default mail app. But will the Windows Mail app still be available to use? I do not want to be forced to use Outlook. When I tried the preview, it had ads that I thought were my actual mail, and the app I find is just too busy overall. I don't want a bunch of stuff in the way of me reading my email. Windows Mail is simple, I like the interface, it's not too busy, and my mail is prominent within the window.

Edit 2025:
I got tired of the shenanigans and switched to Wino Mail app. I will likely switch to Linux OS in the future as MS is starting to go off the rails.

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Anonymous
2023-08-15T15:52:34+00:00

Hello Skeleton! My name is Jeremy and I’m happy to help you with your question.

Although Outlook will be the new default mail app, you can still change your default mail app back to Windows Mail and use Windows mail.

I understand your concern and appreciate your viewpoint so when the time comes do not worry you will still be able to use Windows Mail.

This change is referring to what apps are shipped with Windows 11 not that the apps will no longer work for old users.

Regards,

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-08T12:30:21+00:00

    Why is it that if cannot use Windows mail and calendar it still keeps updating in MS store when I check for app updates

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-07T01:41:11+00:00

    Sucks doesn't it. I am using a paper calendar now. Wife's windows 11 is also locked out of windows live mail. I am using win 10 and still have live mail just no calendar. F*** TRUMP.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-06T22:25:48+00:00

    i want to keep using windows but the new outlook keeps popping up, I cannot get into my windows mail

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-28T20:34:42+00:00

    Got POP3 Email protocols from my ISP.

    And Wino Mail app does not support POP3 server, Mail and Calendar app does.

    Also Outlook New doesn't work with my POP3 server.

    Got 16005.14326.21422.0 version of Mail and Calendar appxbundle installed. That one is without Outlook New toggle / splash screen.

    Would disable Automatic Updates in Microsoft Store app itself. Click on User profile icon > settings.

    OutlookRemover tool is on.

    Works like in "old" days before Outlook New era at my PC (W10 pro and W11 pro).

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