how to minimize the windows mail to system tray box?

[Mr. xie]

i have a computer using Vista home version,

but the windows mail is boring design? anyone have ways to minmize the mail
program on the tray and with new mail receive notify.

Thanks very much!

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

You can minimize WM to the tray with this utility:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/winmailtray-utility-adds-a-tray-icon-for-windows-mail/

For a more modern looking email client,upgrade to Windows Live Mail:

http://download.live.com/wlmail

(It has 'minimize to tray' built in.)