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
    2025-01-24T19:30:26+00:00

    One Calendar in the Microsoft Store works. It will download all your Microsoft calendar info. Give up Microsoft Mail. They will keep updating Outlook and despite using the Outlook remover tool you'll be fighting it at every upgrade. Wino mail and One Calendar in the Microsoft store is as close to Mail as you will get. Right now Wino mail doesn't have a Calendar attached to it, It's a work in progress but One Calendar works as well as Mail's calendar does.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-25T15:46:04+00:00

    This is far too technical for this very senior citizen. I need a 5-year-old in the neighborhood to help me. Sad to say, we are all older citizens in this area with no younger people. We are doomed.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-25T20:10:14+00:00

    Wino mail and One Calendar. Both in Microsoft Store. The description of Wino mail is as follows Wino Mail, built-in Mail app clone for Windows device families.

    Wino is not a web wrapper. It's a native mail client that works with all Windows device families.

    It supports:

    • Microsoft Live accounts (MSN, Hotmail, Live, Outlook etc.) and Gmail via API integration.
    • IMAP/SMTP mail accounts via protocols.
    • Sending and receiving mails. Even when the application is closed.
    • E-mail alias support.
    • Live notifications are supported via background synchronization.
    • Blazingly fast and super responsive UI with bunch of personalization settings to make it more user friendly.
    • Dark / Light app and mail reader support. You can toggle them individually anytime.
    • Delete, archive/unarchive, move, mark as read/unread, change flag... All mail operations are supported.
    • System tray.

    Wino Mail is evolving every day. More than 5000+ people gave Wino a try and they were not let down by the performance.

    You can use Wino Mail for free up to 3 e-mail accounts. For more accounts, please upgrade by purchasing Unlimited Accounts add-on to support the project. So I recommend this. Microsoft never intends to build on mail and if you ever have to reset your PC or upgrade to a new one you will have a big headache. Just choose it. The difference isn't much in it's function just that they are getting more information from you. My NEW computer with Win 11 just won't tolerate the old app. My upgrade settings are that I automatically receive updates. Perhaps that in itself is why it automatically downloads Outlook again and again.

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