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
    2025-02-10T22:52:11+00:00

    LET'S BLAME TRUMP for climate change too, and lord knows everything else! MICROSOFT is intruding and making Billions with it. My computer knows that I buy on QVC, Amazon, Walmart, Temu. It knows every link I've put in my Favorites. This tread started when? August 15th 2023. And new PC's loaded with Win 11 it's pretty much impossible to continue with Mail. I say Wino mail and One Calendar are the closest to Mail and in the Microsoft Store. STILL there is advertising in that too but the fonts are larger and more visable.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-01T17:20:26+00:00

    A totally bogus reply. Microsoft as of 2024, and cut all ties with Windows Mail.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-01T17:22:32+00:00

    Let's not forget those tax breaks for the large corps. And you know what? You're paying for it. LOL

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-01T18:27:51+00:00

    You will be assimilated. Forget mail app .

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