How to use Windows Live Mail for email

Windows Live Mail is a desktop email client that allows you to manage and access multiple email accounts in one place. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using Windows Live Mail for all your email needs.

Prerequisites

• A Windows computer with an internet connection.
• An existing email account or accounts for configuration.

Step 1: Download and Install Windows Live Mail

1. Open your preferred web browser and search for "Windows Live Mail download".
2. Click on the official Microsoft download page, ensuring that you download from a trusted source.
3. Once the download completes, locate the installer file and double-click on it.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows Live Mail on your computer.

Step 2: Add Email Accounts

1. Launch Windows Live Mail from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
2. Upon opening the application, you should be prompted to add an email account. If not, click on the "Accounts" tab and select "Email" to begin the process.
3. Enter your email address and password in the provided fields.
4. If you want to manually configure server settings, click on the "Manually configure server settings" checkbox and follow the prompts. Otherwise, click "Next" to have the account automatically configured.
5. Once the account setup is complete, click "Finish" to add the email account to Windows Live Mail.

Step 3: Managing Email Accounts

1. To switch between email accounts, click on the corresponding account name listed in the left sidebar.
2. To send a new email, click on the "Email message" button located in the toolbar or press Ctrl+N.
3. Fill in the recipient's email address, subject, and compose the body of the email in the provided fields.
4. If you want to attach files, click on the "Attach File" button in the toolbar and select the file(s) from your computer.
5. Click on the "Send" button to send the email.

Step 4: Organizing Emails

1. To create a new folder, right-click on the email account in the left sidebar and select "New Folder".
2. Enter a name for the folder and click "OK" to create it.
3. To move emails to a specific folder, select the email(s) you want to move, right-click, and choose "Move to Folder". Then, select the desired folder.
4. To delete emails, select the email(s) and press the "Delete" key on your keyboard or click on the "Delete" button in the toolbar.

Step 5: Adjusting Account Settings

1. Click on the "Accounts" tab in the toolbar and select "Properties".
2. In the "Properties" window, you can modify various settings for the selected email account, including email address, server settings, and advanced settings.
3. Make any desired changes and click "OK" to save the settings.

Step 6: Checking for New Emails

1. Windows Live Mail automatically checks for new emails at regular intervals. However, you can manually check for new messages by clicking the "Sync" button in the toolbar.
2. All new emails will be downloaded and displayed in the corresponding email account's inbox. Click on an email to read its contents.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use Windows Live Mail for email. You can now manage multiple email accounts efficiently and stay organized with Windows Live Mail's features.