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
    2024-08-01T13:45:17+00:00

    Hello Rocky. If possible, please can you post a screenshot of what Windows screen you are seeing.

    If the Mail and calendar app is installed, you can click to "open". If there is no "open" button you will need to install it first.

    To see the "open" button you may need to put your mouse over the app description for a few seconds.

    Kind regards

    Chris

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-01T14:31:21+00:00

    I was able to find that and I did hit open however it took me to a windows page to sign in to and from there I ultimately received an error. 0x8007139f

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-01T16:17:12+00:00

    Rocky, from what I can understand the old Windows Mail and Calendar app is trying to open but can't log into your e mail accounts. You said you have already reset Mail and Calendar.

    I found this link to troubleshoot error 0x8007139f

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/repair-error-code-0x8007139f/48db0d33-de10-4f84-a2cb-3c5e258476cb

    Not sure if this link is relevant about resetting the app https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-login-to-windows-mail-and-calendar/865b487b-7869-4297-b0b5-05506e9c2260

    Hopefully some others may be able to offer some advice.

    I hope you get the problem solved. It can be so frustrating without an e mail app.

    Kind regards

    Chris

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-19T22:37:26+00:00

    What a bunch of miserable shysters Microsoft has become. What Microsoft is doing with its applications is disgusting. What they are doing is slowly removing all of the most basic and essential software to your computer, and then replacing it with "applications" that you have to pay for. Oh but don't worry, if you don't pay for it, then your entire computer will just be one large ad campaign. Where is the U.S. government regulations to protect the property rights of people? Where is the ethical code to force these companies to cease such unethical business practice? Microsoft Office is reduced to a rent subscription, and if you want to purchase it, the price is outrageous simply just for one single computer use. It has been practically the same office program Americans have been using for decades. Entire businesses rely on these programs, yet at every turn American livelihood is being robbed and converted into subscriptions.

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