Windows Mail is a built-in feature of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and does not require additional installation. The e-mail program setup procedure is performed once.
Necessary
Microsoft Windows Vista
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure the data is known:
- email and password for access;
- the type of e-mail server used;
- server addresses for incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Or check with your service provider for the necessary information.
Step 2
Determine the email server you are using:
- Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) - does not pre-load messages to the local computer, work with mail is performed on the server;
- Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) - messages are sent to the local computer for processing;
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) - designed for outgoing mail.
Step 3
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system by clicking the "Start" button to complete the procedure for setting up e-mail and go to the "All Programs" item.
Step 4
Launch the Windows Mail application and open the Tools menu in the top toolbar of the application window.
Step 5
Specify the item "Accounts" and click the "Add" button.
Step 6
Select the "Email Account" item in the dialog box that opens and click the "Next" button to proceed to the next step.
Step 7
Enter your name in the Username field of the new dialog box and click Next.
Step 8
Enter the value of your email in the "Email address" field of the next window and confirm your choice by clicking the "Next" button.
Step 9
Select the previously defined server type of the e-mail in use in the drop-down list of the "Mail server type" line and enter the required values in the corresponding fields of the servers of incoming and outgoing messages in the new dialog box.
Step 10
Click the "Next" button and enter the value of the username and password for your account in the corresponding fields of the next dialog box.
Step 11
Apply the checkbox to the "Remember password" field (if necessary) and click the "Next" button.
Step 12
Confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking the "Finish" button in the last dialog box and repeat the above procedure for each account to be added to the Windows Mail application.
