Windows Live Mail was an excellent freeware email client by Microsoft mainly designed to run on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 8.
It had some unique features which supported web-based email accounts like Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo! Mail Plus. You could use emoticons in your emails.
Unfortunately, Microsoft ended support for using Windows Live Mail last year and introduced Outlook as a universal application. Most users still prefer using Windows Live mail as their primary email client.
It isn’t possible to download Live Mail from Microsoft as it isn’t available. However, you can get Windows Live Mail on your Windows PC. Here’s how-
1. How to Install Windows Live Mail on Windows 10?
Windows Live Mail is discontinued, but it is still compatible with Windows 10.
You can still install it and make your mailing experience easy as Live Mail keeps multiple accounts in check. Follow the steps mentioned below to install Windows Live Mail on your PC.
You can use the Windows Essentials which has all the essential apps that debuted in Windows 7. It includes Photo Gallery, Windows Live Writer, OneDrive and Live Mail too.
- Download Windows Essentials using the following link
https://download.cnet.com/Windows-Live-Essentials-2012/3000-20418_4-10805747.html
- Run the installer
- Select Windows Live Mail from the list of apps while running the installer. You can also select other programs from the window or select all the applications too
- Hit the Install button
The installation process may take a while don’t install or update any other program until Windows Essential programs are installed.
That’s not all! Just installing Windows Live Mail is not enough to run it on Windows 10. You’ll have to install a specific update to keep it going as Microsoft have made changes to Outlook, Hotmail, MSN, and Live.
Once you’ve installed Live Mail, visit this link- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49486
Download and uninstall the update KB3093594 to be able to run Windows Live Mail on your Windows 10 PC. Done! You can now enjoy Live Mail’s features and services on the latest windows version.
Best Alternatives to Windows Live Mail
Although you can use Live Mail on Windows 10 right now, there is no guarantee that it’ll be supported in the long run as Microsoft wants everyone to use the universal built-in Mail app.
We have listed a few best alternatives that you can try in place of Windows Live Mail. Check them out-
1. Mailbird Lite
MAilbird Lite is an excellent free email client ideal for users who have one email account only. Well, if you have more than one email account and want to keep them organized, try out the Pro version of Mailbird.
It only cost $1 per month and handles all your emails. However, Mailbird Lite is more than enough as it has an excellent user interface which works smoothly with other applications.
It includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Docs and Dropbox. You should surely try out the Lite version of Mailbird and if you like this mail client, upgrade it to the Pro version.
2. eM Client
eM Client is a fast and a modern email client which allows you to import data from another email application with a single click.
This way you can switch from any email client quickly. All you need to do is tick the appropriate checkbox and hit the Finish button.
All your messages, calendars, task, and most important contacts will be synchronized. It has an attractive user interface where you can choose from three color themes- Modern, Classic or Dark.
It is a complete package of an excellent email application as it has some favorite tools like Jabber, an built-in chat box.
The free version of this application lets you manage two email accounts which according to me is more than enough. You can also upgrade to the Pro version of eM Client.
3. Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird has a very convenient and user-friendly interface. The features and services of this email client aren’t as high as eM client and Mailbird but can do the work for you.
You can transfer your messages, calendar, and contacts through the setup wizard feature. One of the best features of the email client is that you can double-click on a subject line and the message opens in a new tab.
Thunderbird is a free email client and is an ideal tool if you are not looking for a flashy email app.
Visit Mozilla Thunderbird here.
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