Can windows mail sync with exchange

Windows Mail, which is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7, does not have native support for syncing with Microsoft Exchange Server. Windows Mail is designed to work with POP3 and IMAP email accounts, but it does not have the necessary protocols or features to connect to an Exchange Server.

However, there are a few workarounds to access your Exchange email account using Windows Mail:

  1. Use Outlook: If you have Microsoft Outlook installed on your computer, you can use it to access your Exchange email account. Outlook has built-in support for Exchange Server and can sync your email, calendar, and contacts with the server.
  2. Use a third-party email client: There are several third-party email clients available that support Exchange Server, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or eM Client. These clients may require additional configuration and setup, but they can provide a similar experience to Outlook.
  3. Use the Exchange Web Services (EWS) protocol: Some email clients, including Windows Mail, can use the EWS protocol to access Exchange Server. However, this requires additional configuration and may not provide the same level of functionality as using Outlook or a dedicated Exchange client.
  4. Use a cloud-based email client: If you have a cloud-based email account, such as Office 365, you can access your Exchange email account using a web-based email client like Outlook Web App or the Outlook mobile app.

To access your Exchange email account using Windows Mail, you can try the following:

  1. Open Windows Mail and click on "Accounts" in the top menu bar.
  2. Click on "Add an email account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Select "Microsoft Exchange" as the email account type.
  4. Enter your Exchange email address, username, and password.
  5. Configure the server settings according to your Exchange server's requirements.

Keep in mind that Windows Mail may not provide the same level of functionality as Outlook or a dedicated Exchange client, and you may encounter issues with syncing or accessing your email account.