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:
- Make sure you have Windows Vista or Windows 7 installed on your computer.
- Ensure you have an active AOL email account.
- 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:
- Open Windows Mail by clicking on the Start button and selecting "Windows Mail" or by searching for "Windows Mail" in the Start menu.
- Click on "Accounts" in the top menu bar and then select "Add a new email account".
- In the "Add a new email account" window, select "AOL" from the list of available email providers.
- Enter your AOL email address and password in the respective fields.
- Click "Next" to proceed.
- In the "Server settings" window, enter the following information:
- Server type: IMAP
- Server name: imap.aol.com
- Port: 993
- Use SSL: Yes
- Click "Next" to proceed.
- In the "Account name" window, enter a name for your AOL email account (e.g., "AOL Email").
- Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Verify Your Setup:
- Go to the "Accounts" menu and select "View accounts".
- Verify that your AOL email account is listed and that the account settings are correct.
- 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.