Windows live mail alerts desktop

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a popular email client that allows you to receive and manage your emails. If you want to receive alerts or notifications on your desktop when you receive new emails, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Enable Desktop Alerts in Windows Live Mail

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "View" menu and select "Layout" from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the Layout window, click on the "Alerts" tab.
  4. Check the box next to "Show desktop alerts" to enable desktop alerts.
  5. You can also customize the alert settings by selecting the type of alerts you want to receive (e.g., new email, reply, or forward).

Method 2: Use Windows Live Mail's Notification Area Icon

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the Windows Live Mail icon in the system tray (near the clock).
  3. Right-click on the icon and select "Options" from the context menu.
  4. In the Options window, click on the "Alerts" tab.
  5. Check the box next to "Show notifications in the notification area" to enable notifications.
  6. You can also customize the notification settings by selecting the type of notifications you want to receive.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Desktop Alert Tool

If you prefer a more customizable desktop alert experience, you can use a third-party tool like:

  1. Rainmeter: A popular desktop customization tool that allows you to create custom skins and widgets, including email alerts.
  2. Notifier: A free tool that allows you to customize your desktop notifications, including email alerts.
  3. NotifyMe: A simple tool that allows you to receive desktop notifications for various events, including email.

These are just a few examples of how you can receive desktop alerts for new emails in Windows Live Mail. You can choose the method that works best for you!