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
    2024-12-19T18:38:11+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,

    The new update before 12/19/24 deleted my ability to keep Mail. I removed the update twice and Mail returned each time. Next time I'll copy the updates number. Remove the update and Mail will return.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-14T08:56:18+00:00

    MS needs to get off the bully. Windows live mail rules and YOU can stop trying to ram your ****. OUTLOOK sucks compared to WLM.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T18:25:36+00:00

    Thank you, Chris for taking the time to answer my concerns. As you can probably already see, I am not very computer savvy. You told me what I needed to do in order to get my old Microsoft mail back, but I cannot understand enough to make it happen. If you will, please re-instruct the how to in a slower line by line process. Or, if there is another simpler way to do this, please tell me that secret. Thanks again, Gary B.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-10T09:49:19+00:00

    Same here, I have multiple accounts on mail app including gmail accounts and I so not want to give a lot of unnecessary and intrusive permissions to outlook. I just want the old mail app working. Is there anyone who solved this problem?

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