How do i change windows live mail settings

To change Windows Live Mail settings, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Windows Live Mail

• Click on the Windows Live Mail icon on your desktop or start menu to open the application.

Step 2: Click on the "Accounts" button

• In the top menu bar, click on "Accounts" (or press Ctrl + Shift + A).

Step 3: Select the account you want to modify

• In the "Accounts" window, select the email account you want to modify from the list of accounts.

Step 4: Click on "Properties"

• Click on the "Properties" button next to the account you selected.

Step 5: Modify settings

• In the "Properties" window, you can modify various settings, such as:
  • Account name and password
  • Server settings (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers)
  • Account type (e.g., POP3, IMAP, Exchange)
  • Advanced settings (e.g., authentication, encryption)

Step 6: Click "OK" to save changes

• Click "OK" to save your changes.

Additional settings you can modify

• Outgoing server: You can modify the outgoing server settings, such as the server name, port number, and authentication method.
• Incoming server: You can modify the incoming server settings, such as the server name, port number, and authentication method.
• Account type: You can change the account type from POP3 to IMAP or vice versa.
• Advanced settings: You can modify advanced settings, such as authentication, encryption, and proxy settings.

Tips

• Make sure to save your changes after modifying the settings.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try restarting Windows Live Mail or checking your internet connection.
• If you're still having trouble, you can try resetting your Windows Live Mail settings to their default values.