Activating windows 10 mail on new computer

To activate Windows 10 Mail on a new computer, follow these steps:

Method 1: Activate Windows 10 Mail using your Microsoft account

  1. Open the Start menu and click on the "Mail" app.
  2. If you don't see the Mail app, you can search for it by typing "Mail" in the search bar.
  3. Click on the "Get started" button to open the Mail app.
  4. If you have a Microsoft account (e.g., Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Live.com), you can use it to activate the Mail app. Click on "Use an existing email address" and enter your Microsoft account credentials.
  5. If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can create a new one by clicking on "Create a new email address" and following the prompts.
  6. Once you've signed in with your Microsoft account, you'll be prompted to set up your email account. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Activate Windows 10 Mail using an existing email account

  1. Open the Start menu and click on the "Mail" app.
  2. If you don't see the Mail app, you can search for it by typing "Mail" in the search bar.
  3. Click on the "Get started" button to open the Mail app.
  4. Click on "Use an existing email address" and enter your email account credentials (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook.com).
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

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