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
    2024-12-09T00:18:20+00:00

    Great. I also prefer the old calendar and will not do the new.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-19T18:38:11+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,

    The new update before 12/19/24 deleted my ability to keep Mail. I removed the update twice and Mail returned each time. Next time I'll copy the updates number. Remove the update and Mail will return.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-19T23:21:06+00:00

    Could you kindly show (for Dummies) how exactly to change the default to MAIL. Everytime I open MAIL, OUTLOOK takes over and I have to uninstall OUTLOOK. Rather annoying. Thanks.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-12-20T04:11:31+00:00

    For me it's not a problem to use Outlook, but it just doesn't work as expected! When i add my icloud account, everything seems fine, i can change language, do some other configuration, but when i close this app and open it again, the settings are abandoned and i need to add this icloud account again. For me it's not a problem to use a fine working app, i don't care about ads, but at this moment i see only intrusive piece of broken software.Can anyone from ms team help with that?

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