Shortcut to Windows Mail

[TC]

I have just purchased a new laptop that came with Windows Vista installed.
I purchased the Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 software package which
was installed at the point of purchase. I just called sympatico to set up
my email account and everything seems to be working. I wanted to put a
shortcut icon for my email on my desktop screen but the customer service
rep. said this could not be done and in order to access email I willl need
to go into Start and press the windows flag and the r key. I have to
believe there is a quicker way to get to my mail and was hoping you could
help.

Thanks

TC

 

[Bob]

The sympatico rep doesn't have a clue.

If memory serves, the WM shortcut is included by default on the Quick Launch
toolbar.

Optionally, check out these links.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/52f853fe-de4d-4924-bfc0-0373fcf862391033.mspx

http://windows.about.com/od/basictutorials/ss/create_icon_2.htm

 

[mac]

I have just purchased a new laptop that came with Windows Vista installed.
I purchased the Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 software package which
was installed at the point of purchase. I just called sympatico to set up
my email account and everything seems to be working. I wanted to put a
shortcut icon for my email on my desktop screen but the customer service
rep. said this could not be done and in order to access email I willl need
to go into Start and press the windows flag and the r key. I have to
believe there is a quicker way to get to my mail and was hoping you could
help.

Thanks

TC

Start Menu>all programs>windows mail>right click>send to>desktop create
shortcut.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

If the Windows Mail icon isn't already on your Quick Launch bar,
you can add it: Start, All Programs, right-click on Windows Mail,
select "Add to Quick Launch" and/or "Pin to Start Menu". You can
also drag a copy of the Quick Launch icon to the desktop.