How to request read receipt in windows mail

Windows Mail, which is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7, does not have a built-in feature to request a read receipt. However, you can use a third-party add-in or a workaround to achieve this. Here are a few options:

Option 1: Use a third-party add-in

You can install a third-party add-in like "Read Receipt" or "Read Notification" that adds this feature to Windows Mail. These add-ins can be downloaded from the internet and installed on your system.

Option 2: Use a workaround

You can use a workaround to request a read receipt by adding a custom header to your email. Here's how:

  1. Open Windows Mail and compose a new email.
  2. Click on the "Options" button in the "Message" tab.
  3. Click on the "Customize" button next to "Headers".
  4. In the "Customize Headers" window, click on the "New" button.
  5. In the "Add Header" window, enter the following information:
    • Header name: "Disposition-Notification-To"
    • Header value: your email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@your_domain.com)
  6. Click "OK" to close the "Add Header" window.
  7. Click "OK" to close the "Customize Headers" window.
  8. Send the email as you normally would.

When the recipient opens the email, they will receive a notification asking if they want to send a read receipt. If they agree, you will receive a notification that the email has been read.

Note: This workaround may not work with all email clients or servers, and some recipients may not be able to send read receipts due to their email settings or policies.