How did my email accounts get added to windows mail

Windows Mail is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7, but it's not commonly used nowadays. If your email accounts have been added to Windows Mail without your knowledge, it's likely due to one of the following reasons:

  1. Automatic account detection: Windows Mail has the ability to detect and add email accounts automatically when you connect to the internet. This feature is enabled by default, and it can detect email accounts configured on your computer or detected through your internet connection.
  2. Outdated or corrupted email settings: If you've previously used Windows Mail or another email client on your computer, it's possible that the email settings were not properly removed or were corrupted, causing Windows Mail to detect and add your email accounts again.
  3. Malware or virus infection: In some cases, malware or viruses can modify your email settings or add email accounts to Windows Mail without your consent.
  4. Accidental configuration: You might have accidentally added your email accounts to Windows Mail while trying to configure another email client or software.

To remove your email accounts from Windows Mail, follow these steps:

  1. Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu (Windows 7) or typing "mail" in the search bar (Windows Vista).
  2. Click on the "Accounts" button in the top-right corner of the window.
  3. Select the email account you want to remove and click the "Remove" button.
  4. Confirm that you want to remove the account by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
  5. Repeat the process for each email account you want to remove.

If you're unable to remove the email accounts or if you're concerned about malware or virus infections, consider the following:

Remember to always be cautious when configuring email accounts on your computer, and make sure to regularly update your antivirus software and operating system to prevent potential security issues.