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    Email service with free POP3/??? support?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by WiseDuck, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. WiseDuck

    WiseDuck Notebook Consultant

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    I find it annoying that I have to login to my web-based email to read the mail. It would be nice if I could somehow tie my account to Windows Mail or Outlook, but right now I don't know of any sites that offer this service for free. Only option seems to be paying 25 bucks a year to get this service which imo is too much money.

    Any ideas?
     
    WiseDuck, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. styfer

    styfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    err... gmail?
     
    styfer, Aug 23, 2008
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  3. WiseDuck

    WiseDuck Notebook Consultant

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    Nevermind, seems like Gmail offers this service for free. Could someone delete this topic for me?
     
    WiseDuck, Aug 23, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I think it is better to leave this open then the next person with the same question might find this answer.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 23, 2008
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    If you use Windows Live Mail or Outlook 2003/2007, then Hotmail will work.

    With Windows Live Mail, it will work without installing anything, with Outlook, you will have to add Outlook Connector from MS, which is free.
     
    stewie, Aug 24, 2008
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  6. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I cant seem to use the Windows Mail (vista) with my old hotmail account.

    I thought you had to pay for a Hotmail Plus account to be able to use it with outlook
     
    flipfire, Aug 24, 2008
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  7. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Windows Mail no long support Web-based (HTTP) e-mail account such as Hotmail in Windows Vista, you have to use Windows Live Mail or Outlook 2003/2007 now.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926374

    Windows Live Mail is a free email client similar to Windows Mail and Outlook Express, you can access your Hotmail accounts with it for free.

    http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview

    With Outlook 2003 or 2007, you will need to install the free Microsoft Office Outlook Connector.

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6a-931e-438a-950c-5e9ea66322d4&displaylang=en

    Both Windows Live Mail and Outlook 2003/2007 can access your Hotmail for free, no need to subscribe to Hotmail Plus.
     
    stewie, Aug 24, 2008
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  8. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Will windows live mail replace windows mail if i install it?
     
    flipfire, Aug 24, 2008
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  9. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    I don't think so.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Aug 24, 2008
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  10. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    It won't remove Windows Mail, it's a separate program.

    I've yet to find a way to uninstall Windows Mail.

    Maybe using vLite? I'm not sure.
     
    stewie, Aug 24, 2008
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  11. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    Why do you want to uninstall Windows Mail?
     
    Silas Awaketh, Aug 24, 2008
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  12. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I don't, I thought maybe flipfire does. :p
     
    stewie, Aug 24, 2008
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  13. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I have too many email programs installed. :eek:
     
    flipfire, Aug 24, 2008
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  14. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Hey thanks for that Outlook Connector tip. My free Hotmail account now works with Outlook 2007. :D
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Aug 24, 2008
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