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Windows Mail Question
  1. #1


    msnews.microsft.com Guest

    Windows Mail Question

    I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    a wrong interpretation.
    I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but problems
    with it.
    My question is:



    How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?

    Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?

    I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like to
    continue to use
    it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I know
    the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like night and
    day.

    Thanks,
    James



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  2. #2


    Gary VanderMolen Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.

    I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    WLM newsgroup?

    --
    Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


    "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup

    >I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    > a wrong interpretation.
    > I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but problems
    > with it.
    > My question is:
    >
    > How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >
    > Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >
    > I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like to
    > continue to use
    > it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I know
    > the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like night and
    > day.
    >
    > Thanks,
    > James
    >
    >

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  3. #3


    JamesJ Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    I have a couple post there. They're probably getting tired
    of here me cry.

    It's slow, it locks up, it's dificult to make anything out.
    I've uninstalled and reinstalled it 3 tiems.

    James

    "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    news:%23fCCF8zVKHA.4484@newsgroup
    Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.

    I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    WLM newsgroup?

    --
    Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


    "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup

    >I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    > a wrong interpretation.
    > I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but problems
    > with it.
    > My question is:
    >
    > How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >
    > Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >
    > I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like to
    > continue to use
    > it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I know
    > the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like night
    > and
    > day.
    >
    > Thanks,
    > James
    >
    >

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  4. #4


    Gary VanderMolen Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    Sorry to hear that WLM is slow for you.
    If you only use it for email, I suggest you go into the accounts and
    remove any Newsgroup and Directory accounts.
    I only use it for email.

    --
    Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


    "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:OHfrgH0VKHA.2932@newsgroup

    >I have a couple post there. They're probably getting tired
    > of here me cry.
    >
    > It's slow, it locks up, it's dificult to make anything out.
    > I've uninstalled and reinstalled it 3 tiems.
    >
    > James
    >
    > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    > news:%23fCCF8zVKHA.4484@newsgroup
    > Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    > with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    > You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    > supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    > tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    > possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    > Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.
    >
    > I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    > Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    > WLM newsgroup?
    >
    > --
    > Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >
    >
    > "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    > news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup

    >>I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    >> a wrong interpretation.
    >> I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but problems
    >> with it.
    >> My question is:
    >>
    >> How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >>
    >> Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >>
    >> I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like to
    >> continue to use
    >> it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I know
    >> the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like night
    >> and
    >> day.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
    >> James

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  5. #5


    JamesJ Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    I seems to pick up after I reinstall it.
    I use it also for msnews.

    James

    "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    news:e$EXkY0VKHA.3696@newsgroup

    > Sorry to hear that WLM is slow for you.
    > If you only use it for email, I suggest you go into the accounts and
    > remove any Newsgroup and Directory accounts.
    > I only use it for email.
    >
    > --
    > Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >
    >
    > "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    > news:OHfrgH0VKHA.2932@newsgroup

    >>I have a couple post there. They're probably getting tired
    >> of here me cry.
    >>
    >> It's slow, it locks up, it's dificult to make anything out.
    >> I've uninstalled and reinstalled it 3 tiems.
    >>
    >> James
    >>
    >> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    >> news:%23fCCF8zVKHA.4484@newsgroup
    >> Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    >> with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    >> You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    >> supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    >> tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    >> possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    >> Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.
    >>
    >> I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    >> Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    >> WLM newsgroup?
    >>
    >> --
    >> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>
    >>
    >> "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup

    >>>I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    >>> a wrong interpretation.
    >>> I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but
    >>> problems
    >>> with it.
    >>> My question is:
    >>>
    >>> How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >>>
    >>> Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >>>
    >>> I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like to
    >>> continue to use
    >>> it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I
    >>> know
    >>> the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like night
    >>> and
    >>> day.
    >>>
    >>> Thanks,
    >>> James

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  6. #6


    Gary VanderMolen Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    I find that Windows Mail is faster for newsgroups, which is why
    I use Windows Live Mail only for email.
    Windows Live Mail is admittedly show at transitioning between its
    mail mode and newsgroups mode.

    --
    Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


    "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunne0r.com> wrote in message news:OnnVBt1VKHA.4780@newsgroup

    >I seems to pick up after I reinstall it.
    > I use it also for msnews.
    >
    > James
    >
    > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    > news:e$EXkY0VKHA.3696@newsgroup

    >> Sorry to hear that WLM is slow for you.
    >> If you only use it for email, I suggest you go into the accounts and
    >> remove any Newsgroup and Directory accounts.
    >> I only use it for email.
    >>
    >> --
    >> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>
    >>
    >> "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >> news:OHfrgH0VKHA.2932@newsgroup

    >>>I have a couple post there. They're probably getting tired
    >>> of here me cry.
    >>>
    >>> It's slow, it locks up, it's dificult to make anything out.
    >>> I've uninstalled and reinstalled it 3 tiems.
    >>>
    >>> James
    >>>
    >>> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    >>> news:%23fCCF8zVKHA.4484@newsgroup
    >>> Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    >>> with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    >>> You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    >>> supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    >>> tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    >>> possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    >>> Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.
    >>>
    >>> I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    >>> Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    >>> WLM newsgroup?
    >>>
    >>> --
    >>> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >>> news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup
    >>>>I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    >>>> a wrong interpretation.
    >>>> I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but
    >>>> problems
    >>>> with it.
    >>>> My question is:
    >>>>
    >>>> How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >>>>
    >>>> Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >>>>
    >>>> I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like to
    >>>> continue to use
    >>>> it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I
    >>>> know
    >>>> the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like night
    >>>> and
    >>>> day.
    >>>>
    >>>> Thanks,
    >>>> James
    >

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  7. #7


    JamesJ Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    I just get a bit frustrated at times.
    I believe WLM is better now than it was when I first installed it.

    Thanks much for the info on WM.
    James

    "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    news:eWblbC2VKHA.1232@newsgroup

    > I find that Windows Mail is faster for newsgroups, which is why
    > I use Windows Live Mail only for email.
    > Windows Live Mail is admittedly show at transitioning between its
    > mail mode and newsgroups mode.
    >
    > --
    > Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >
    >
    > "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunne0r.com> wrote in message
    > news:OnnVBt1VKHA.4780@newsgroup

    >>I seems to pick up after I reinstall it.
    >> I use it also for msnews.
    >>
    >> James
    >>
    >> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    >> news:e$EXkY0VKHA.3696@newsgroup

    >>> Sorry to hear that WLM is slow for you.
    >>> If you only use it for email, I suggest you go into the accounts and
    >>> remove any Newsgroup and Directory accounts.
    >>> I only use it for email.
    >>>
    >>> --
    >>> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >>> news:OHfrgH0VKHA.2932@newsgroup
    >>>>I have a couple post there. They're probably getting tired
    >>>> of here me cry.
    >>>>
    >>>> It's slow, it locks up, it's dificult to make anything out.
    >>>> I've uninstalled and reinstalled it 3 tiems.
    >>>>
    >>>> James
    >>>>
    >>>> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    >>>> news:%23fCCF8zVKHA.4484@newsgroup
    >>>> Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    >>>> with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    >>>> You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    >>>> supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    >>>> tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    >>>> possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    >>>> Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.
    >>>>
    >>>> I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    >>>> Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    >>>> WLM newsgroup?
    >>>>
    >>>> --
    >>>> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >>>> news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup
    >>>>>I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    >>>>> a wrong interpretation.
    >>>>> I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but
    >>>>> problems
    >>>>> with it.
    >>>>> My question is:
    >>>>>
    >>>>> How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like
    >>>>> to
    >>>>> continue to use
    >>>>> it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I
    >>>>> know
    >>>>> the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like
    >>>>> night
    >>>>> and
    >>>>> day.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Thanks,
    >>>>> James
    >>

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  8. #8


    Gary VanderMolen Guest

    Re: Windows Mail Question

    You're very welcome, James.

    --
    Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


    "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunne0r.com> wrote in message news:eCLsvn2VKHA.220@newsgroup

    >I just get a bit frustrated at times.
    > I believe WLM is better now than it was when I first installed it.
    >
    > Thanks much for the info on WM.
    > James
    >
    > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    > news:eWblbC2VKHA.1232@newsgroup

    >> I find that Windows Mail is faster for newsgroups, which is why
    >> I use Windows Live Mail only for email.
    >> Windows Live Mail is admittedly show at transitioning between its
    >> mail mode and newsgroups mode.
    >>
    >> --
    >> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>
    >>
    >> "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunne0r.com> wrote in message
    >> news:OnnVBt1VKHA.4780@newsgroup

    >>>I seems to pick up after I reinstall it.
    >>> I use it also for msnews.
    >>>
    >>> James
    >>>
    >>> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    >>> news:e$EXkY0VKHA.3696@newsgroup
    >>>> Sorry to hear that WLM is slow for you.
    >>>> If you only use it for email, I suggest you go into the accounts and
    >>>> remove any Newsgroup and Directory accounts.
    >>>> I only use it for email.
    >>>>
    >>>> --
    >>>> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "JamesJ" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >>>> news:OHfrgH0VKHA.2932@newsgroup
    >>>>>I have a couple post there. They're probably getting tired
    >>>>> of here me cry.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> It's slow, it locks up, it's dificult to make anything out.
    >>>>> I've uninstalled and reinstalled it 3 tiems.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> James
    >>>>>
    >>>>> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
    >>>>> news:%23fCCF8zVKHA.4484@newsgroup
    >>>>> Windows Mail is not being discontinued. However, it will only work
    >>>>> with Vista. The newer Windows 7 doesn't support Windows Mail.
    >>>>> You can continue to use Windows Mail for as long as Microsoft
    >>>>> supports Vista. However, if your Vista computer breaks down
    >>>>> tonight, you may have to get a Windows 7 computer soon. If that
    >>>>> possibility is on the horizon for you, then it may be prudent to get
    >>>>> Windows Live Mail working correctly for you now.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> I run both WM and WLM and have virtually no problems with either.
    >>>>> Have you asked for help with your WLM issues in the
    >>>>> WLM newsgroup?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> --
    >>>>> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
    >>>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>> "msnews.microsft.com" <jjy@newsgroup_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    >>>>> news:%23fHzjazVKHA.1236@newsgroup
    >>>>>>I understand Windows Mail is being discontinued. That might be
    >>>>>> a wrong interpretation.
    >>>>>> I've since Installed Windows Live Mail and have had nothing but
    >>>>>> problems
    >>>>>> with it.
    >>>>>> My question is:
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> How long will users be able to use Windows Mail?
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Will there come a time when we won't be able to use it at all?
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> I prefer Windows Mail much more than Windows Live Mail and would like
    >>>>>> to
    >>>>>> continue to use
    >>>>>> it at least until they straiten out all the problems with WLM. And I
    >>>>>> know
    >>>>>> the problem(s) lie with WLM 'cause I can run WM and and it's like
    >>>>>> night
    >>>>>> and
    >>>>>> day.
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Thanks,
    >>>>>> James
    >>>

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