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
    2024-08-28T17:21:50+00:00

    On mine when the toggle disappeared I found where the hid the option. When Outlook rudely pushes its way to the front again (usually after update or restart), click on the Help menu in the crappy new Outlook and choose the button to use the old app. It will restart Outlook, but you can close it and click on Mail and it launches. Not sure how long this will work, but the new Outlook is TERRIBLE for my personal email. It's too busy, slow, and a pain compared to the simplicity of Windows Mail.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T23:03:46+00:00

    I've spent money (tech support) trying to get this dang new mail app to work and it will NOT. I finally deleted the new app and the previous app (which used to work just fine) has now stopped working correctly. Sometimes it syncs and sometimes it does not. It's a pain in the butt so I just access it via web mail rather than trying to get the old app to work again. Oh, and we've tried all the incoming/outgoing server recommendations, etc.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-11T22:25:54+00:00

    Microsoft doesn't understand NO . Someone should be sued for rape.

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