windows mail officially sucks

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How in the world do you create an email address, what is an outgoing/ingoing
server and whats POP3 or any of those other computer terms nobody knows? It
keep saying error when I try to send an email- what happened to the easy way
to set up an email account?
 
Amy said:
How in the world do you create an email address, what is an
outgoing/ingoing server and whats POP3 or any of those other computer
terms nobody knows? It keep saying error when I try to send an email- what
happened to the easy way to set up an email account?
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Define "the easy way"! There is so little difference between Windows Mail
and Outlook Express that WM might be called a clone. If you don't know how
to set it up, it's because you're too lazy to go looking for the necessary
knowledge. You come here all pissy and whiney and expect people to throw
answers at you, to questions you forgot to ask.

You mail service provider has all the info you require, call them. It is,
after all, as easy as setting up a newsreader. I guess someone else did
that for you.
 
You've never had an email address or used email before?
It helps if you let us know what email service you've used
previously, if any.
 
I have, and had ,and still have, most of the time that problem. Error etc.
about this outbox email. Very aggrevating and lots of time upsets me. I call
my provider etc. tells me to redo a new connections etc. well, I do, it works
maybe a day than the day after its gone crazy again. Not sure what to do
about all this but I must be some patient or some stupid to use this Windows
Mail. Denise
 
Amy said:
How in the world do you create an email address, what is an
outgoing/ingoing server and whats POP3 or any of those other computer
terms nobody knows? It keep saying error when I try to send an email- what
happened to the easy way to set up an email account?
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You have to choose an email provider and have them set up the account first.
Many people choose their internet providers as their email providers also,
since most internet accounts include one or more email accounts.

The details of how you then set up your computer to connect to that
account depend on which email provider you choose. Either ask them for
instructions, or tell us which email provider you want to use and see if
anyone here knows where to find their instructions.

Unless you work for Microsoft, you aren't likely to get a usable email
address that ends in @microsoft.com. If you do, ask for help at work.
 
Which antivirus are you running?
Some of them are not very compatible with Windows Mail, and will
cause assorted problems from time to time.
 
Looks like you will eventually need this hotfix:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090

Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in
other folders.

Also, many problems in Windows Mail are caused by interference
from an antivirus program. What if any antivirus programs do you
have, and have you ever had a Norton or McAfee antivirus program
on that computer, even one of the trial versions that often come
already installed on new computers?
 
I always used Avast Antivirus and works very well, i tried that McFee but I
personally don't like it also Norton, I even have Norton disk etc. Not the
same as Avast. I personally don't believe the problem is with antivirus. a
friend Denise
 
At least half the Windows Mail problems reported in this newsgroup are
caused by antivirus programs, so you probably need to at least consider
it.

Did you do a default install of avast!? If so, it often helps to uninstall
it,
then do a custom install where you tell it to leave out the parts that scan
email.

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

The uninstall programs for Norton and McAfee often fail to remove the
parts of these programs that cause problems in Windows Mail, so you
are likely to need to run their cleanup programs if you haven't done this
already:

<http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039>

<http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=107083&lc=4105&partner=McAfee&type=TS&ia=1>

After this, you may also need to remove your email account under Windows
Mail, then restart Windows Mail and add the account again.

If this doesn't solve your problems, we're likely to need to see the entire
error
messages, not just a quick summary of them, to know just what other help you
need. Right click on them and copy the entire error messages to your next
message.
 
POP3 email clients have been popular since the 1990s.

It is hardly a computer term that "nobody knows".

Do you need assistance in tying your shoe laces as well?
 
I understand your viewpoint, Xenomorph, since I am an
old-time computer user myself. However, let's be kind to
folks who are just now learning to operate computers.
 
Mt ISP is nbnet.nb.ca and I call them all the time. I used Outlook Express
way before XP I had Windows 95-98-98Se and now Vista. This Vista changed the
Outlook Express for Windows Mail, and I sure have trouble with this one, I
couldn't believe this program to give me problems with my connections for
sending email. I empty my Internet Explorer Temp. Files and cookies etc.
still, but today, keep my fingers cross, it is working... for how long I am
not sure. Sincerely Denise I do have the same email since years ago.
(e-mail address removed) also hotmail to.
 
Good to hear you are currently not having problems with Windows Mail.
When that changes, you know where to find us.
 
It's insulting to have something apparently criticized by someone who knows
nothing about it.
 
Thank You everyone to have helped me, now if I need again, I will come back
and see you all. a friend Denise
 
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