The general standard across business is Microsoft Outlook. You can get genuine and cheap licences for Microsoft Office HERE.
I have been using Windows Live Mail 2012 for ages because it worked. Well, it had a funny "do" a few months back and I lost various email folders (and of all the things I do back up, I hadn't done those)! It's now acting rather strangely so I need a (Windows 10 compatible) solution.
Ideally I'd like something free (or cheap)! Also, I'd like to be able to import my Windows Live Mail folders.
I'm reasonably computer literate but email's a strange beast so something reasonably idiot-proof to install ideally.
Thanks for any suggestions.
The general standard across business is Microsoft Outlook. You can get genuine and cheap licences for Microsoft Office HERE.
Thunderbird (with ProtonMail)
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Thanks. I think I maybe looked at Outlook when Live Mail first went out of support - some while ago! I think I thought it wasn't as easy to use - and I don't really need functionality beyond email as it's purely personal use.
I'll have another look but any other suggestions welcome.
Ive used thunderbird for years, works well
Outlook (with Protonmail).
Thunderbird all day long. First step on the road to ditching Windoze.
Thanks for these. I’ll have a look and see. Maybe Outlook is easier to convert to being another Windows product.
thunderbird here too .... Linux mint and windows
Outlook. Use it for both personal and work related emails.
I started using Thunderbird years ago when I upgraded to Windows 7 and kept on using it since. Does what I want.
Do you know if you can transfer stored emails from Windows 7 Live Mail to Windows 10 Mail? I know where the mailbox files are for Outlook & can import into that as it has well defined methods but I'm not sure about Win10 Mail. I need to keep things very basic for my sister.
That is true, Tony. But you have to factor in the privacy you (don't) get using Gmail vs ProtonMail.
Consequently, I am very happy to use Gmail for most commercial websites enquiries (thus feeding the beast with info on my profile) but keep private personal, banking and those commercial websites I decide to do business with (= I order from).
But then using a Mac and iPhone I also have my me.com address
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I am afraid I'm no help here - I've not used old fashioned email protocols of the sort you are talking about in nearly 15 years - however see if this guide works:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...0-081683effd47
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I honestly don't see it as something to worry about - unless you never sent any emails to anyone - the idea of privacy is an illusion anyway.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.