Windows mail setup aol

A blast from the past! Windows Mail is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7, and AOL (America Online) is a popular email service provider. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up AOL email in Windows Mail:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have Windows Vista or Windows 7 installed on your computer.
  2. Ensure you have an active AOL email account.
  3. Windows Mail is pre-installed on Windows Vista and Windows 7, but if you're using Windows 7, you may need to enable it. To do so, go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off, and check the box next to "Windows Mail".

Setup AOL Email in Windows Mail:

  1. Open Windows Mail by clicking on the Start button and selecting "Windows Mail" or by searching for "Windows Mail" in the Start menu.
  2. Click on "Accounts" in the top menu bar and then select "Add a new email account".
  3. In the "Add a new email account" window, select "AOL" from the list of available email providers.
  4. Enter your AOL email address and password in the respective fields.
  5. Click "Next" to proceed.
  6. In the "Server settings" window, enter the following information:
    • Server type: IMAP
    • Server name: imap.aol.com
    • Port: 993
    • Use SSL: Yes
  7. Click "Next" to proceed.
  8. In the "Account name" window, enter a name for your AOL email account (e.g., "AOL Email").
  9. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Verify Your Setup:

  1. Go to the "Accounts" menu and select "View accounts".
  2. Verify that your AOL email account is listed and that the account settings are correct.
  3. Try sending and receiving emails to ensure that your setup is working correctly.

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