How to setup windows live mail on windows 7

Windows Live Mail is a free email client developed by Microsoft, and it's compatible with Windows 7. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up Windows Live Mail on Windows 7:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have Windows 7 installed on your computer.
  2. Ensure you have a valid email account (e.g., Hotmail, Outlook.com, or any other email provider that supports POP3 or IMAP).

Step 1: Download and Install Windows Live Mail

  1. Go to the Microsoft website and download the Windows Live Essentials package, which includes Windows Live Mail.
  2. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts to install Windows Live Mail.

Step 2: Launch Windows Live Mail

  1. Once installed, launch Windows Live Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by clicking on the Windows Live Mail icon in the Start menu.

Step 3: Set up Your Email Account

  1. Click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar and select "Add an email account".
  2. Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
  3. Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g., POP3, IMAP, or Exchange).
  4. Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings for your email provider. You can find these settings on your email provider's website or in their documentation.
  5. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Configure Your Email Account

  1. Windows Live Mail will attempt to automatically configure your email account. If it's successful, you'll see a confirmation message.
  2. If the automatic configuration fails, you'll need to manually configure your email account. You can do this by clicking on the "Manual setup or additional server types" link and following the prompts.

Step 5: Set up Your Email Account (Optional)

  1. If you want to set up additional email accounts or configure advanced settings, you can do so by clicking on the "Accounts" button and selecting "Manage accounts".
  2. From here, you can add new email accounts, change settings, or configure advanced options.

Step 6: Start Using Windows Live Mail

  1. Once your email account is set up, you can start using Windows Live Mail to send and receive emails.
  2. You can also customize the appearance and behavior of Windows Live Mail by clicking on the "Tools" menu and selecting "Options".

That's it! You should now have Windows Live Mail set up on your Windows 7 computer and be able to send and receive emails using your email account.