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
    2025-01-28T20:34:42+00:00

    Got POP3 Email protocols from my ISP.

    And Wino Mail app does not support POP3 server, Mail and Calendar app does.

    Also Outlook New doesn't work with my POP3 server.

    Got 16005.14326.21422.0 version of Mail and Calendar appxbundle installed. That one is without Outlook New toggle / splash screen.

    Would disable Automatic Updates in Microsoft Store app itself. Click on User profile icon > settings.

    OutlookRemover tool is on.

    Works like in "old" days before Outlook New era at my PC (W10 pro and W11 pro).

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-01T07:31:16+00:00

    You can try this.

    1- Open aps and uninstall the new Outlook

    2- Go to Windows store and search for "Mail and Calendar". If it's already installed, click open. Later you can pin it to the start menu or taskbar.

    I hope this helps

    Kind regards

    Chris

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-08T10:14:42+00:00

    It's awful, I hate it. To make things worse my work only supports Outlook so I can't even change or add my account to another app. For me the MAIN issue (as well as ALL the above) is that I have visual differences, and the Mail and Calendar app we a loely simple view, no visually distracting things, and if i needed to action a more complex task (like retrieve an email etc) I would just log into outlook on my browser.

    I hate the way I have to switch between Calendar and email, I hate the limited ways you can edit your view, I hate the way it takes SOOOO much RAM to even open the damn thing, that I now have to buy more for my poor desk top which struggles to open it every time!

    I hate it when MS forces these things on us with no choice .

    And don't get me started on Win 11!!

    In conclusion this is awful for anyone with visual/learning needs, and i'm fuming.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-01T02:47:08+00:00

    You can uninstall the "New Outlook" then the old Mail app will open directly.

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