Windows live mail setup windows 7

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up Windows Live Mail on Windows 7:

Prerequisites:

• Windows 7 operating system
• Windows Live Essentials installed (includes Windows Live Mail)
• Internet connection

Step 1: Launch Windows Live Mail

• Click on the Start button and type "Windows Live Mail" in the search bar.
• Click on the "Windows Live Mail" icon to launch the application.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar.
• Click on "Add an email account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
• Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 3: Enter Account Information

• Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
• Select the account type (e.g., POP3 or IMAP) and enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
• Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 4: Configure Incoming Mail Server Settings

• Enter the following settings:
  • Server type: POP3 or IMAP
  • Server name: your email provider's incoming mail server (e.g., pop.gmail.com or imap.gmail.com)
  • Port: 110 (POP3) or 143 (IMAP)
  • Username: your email address
  • Password: your email password
• Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 5: Configure Outgoing Mail Server Settings

• Enter the following settings:
  • Server type: SMTP
  • Server name: your email provider's outgoing mail server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com or smtp.outlook.com)
  • Port: 25 (SMTP) or 587 (SMTP-TLS)
  • Username: your email address
  • Password: your email password
• Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 6: Review and Finish

• Review the account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 7: Set Up Your Email Account

• Windows Live Mail will now connect to your email account and download your emails.
• You can set up your email account to sync with your Windows Live account by clicking on the "Sync" button in the top menu bar.

That's it! You should now be able to access your email account using Windows Live Mail on Windows 7.