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
    2023-08-15T16:52:54+00:00

    Thank you for your answer! Glad to hear.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-15T20:54:21+00:00

    I want to keep my default mail as Windows Mail and not Outlook. I only want Windows Mail on my computer. It is simple for me to use and I don't know computers that well. Thank you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-12-01T13:53:14+00:00

    SO we are allowed to keep on using the windows mail app, BUT to do so, you'll have to manually change to windows mail every single time, because it keeps opening outlook even though I specifically open the windows mail app, what's even more, I keep on deleting the outlook app and it just installs itself without my consent every single time I try to open the mail app.

    outlook is just so damn intrusive, not only does it force-install and open itself every single time I want to read mail, it also has these annoying ads disguised as unread mails, which is one of the most annoying features ever.

    I just don't get why MS wants to show us ads in a service that has been free of charge and ads since forever (hotmail client, windows mail) it's not like one of the biggest multinational company actually needs the ad revenue from such a app as it's just a drop in the ocean for them. the decision to "discontinue" mail in favor of outlook is just one of pure greed. if this **** continues I'll just have to find another client that isn't as intrusive as outlook.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-17T18:17:09+00:00

    cannot download the mail app , also when i search for it and click " enter'' automatically open the (new outlook ) and that annoying so how can i fix it ?

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