Can i use windows live mail wit outlook.com

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a legacy email client that was discontinued by Microsoft in 2012. Outlook.com, on the other hand, is a modern web-based email service offered by Microsoft.

Unfortunately, you cannot use Windows Live Mail to access your Outlook.com account directly. Here's why:

  1. Compatibility issues: Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it's not compatible with the newer Outlook.com infrastructure.
  2. Authentication issues: Outlook.com uses modern authentication protocols like OAuth, which are not supported by Windows Live Mail.
  3. Different protocols: Outlook.com uses the IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) protocol, while Windows Live Mail uses the POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) protocol.

However, there are a few workarounds to access your Outlook.com account using Windows Live Mail:

Option 1: Use Outlook.com's POP3 settings

You can configure Outlook.com to use POP3 instead of IMAP. To do this:

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () and select "View all Outlook settings."
  3. Go to the "Accounts" section and click on "POP and IMAP."
  4. Toggle the switch to "On" for POP3.
  5. Note down the POP3 settings: Server name, Port number, and Username.

Then, in Windows Live Mail:

  1. Create a new email account.
  2. Enter the POP3 settings you noted down earlier.
  3. Set the account type to "POP3."
  4. Configure the account as usual.

Option 2: Use a third-party add-in or software

There are some third-party add-ins and software available that can help you access your Outlook.com account using Windows Live Mail. These solutions often use workarounds to bypass the compatibility issues. Some popular options include:

Please note that these solutions may have limitations, and you should carefully review their terms and conditions before using them.

In summary, while you can't use Windows Live Mail to access your Outlook.com account directly, you can use the POP3 settings or third-party add-ins to access your account using Windows Live Mail.