For more info, see Mail and Calendar for Windows 10 FAQ. This is also the recommended replacement for Windows Live Mail 2012. However, be aware of the Windows Mail app, one-half of an email-and-calendar offering that's bundled with a fresh install of Windows 10 (the other half being Calendar). This is a lightweight app designed to handle multiple accounts and fairly moderate email use. It can be used with email addresses or with any other email addresses.Įverything else-including Outlook Express, MSN Mail, and Windows Live Mail-is no longer relevant unless you're using outdated versions of Windows. Outlook (or Office Outlook) is the Microsoft desktop email client. Instead, new users could only create addresses, even though both domains used the same email service. When Hotmail was rebranded as, existing Hotmail users were allowed to keep their email addresses but new users could no longer create email accounts with that domain. It's part of the Outlook on the web suite of web apps. Outlook Mail is the front end while is the back end. Outlook Mail is the web app that lets you browse your email account. is the current name for Microsoft's email service, which was formerly known as Hotmail (and later, as Windows Live Hotmail). We'll take a deep dive into what's new in later in this article, but first let's clear up some of the confusion surrounding this service. Here's a quick summary of what you need to know: Or how about customizing the look and feel of your mailbox? To effortlessly change your settings so that your inbox looks the way you want it to, see Personalize your new Mail experience in.

And you can now add emojis and GIFs to your messages. The new Outlook Attachment Preview feature lets you see your pictures and files without leaving your inbox. We've streamlined search to make it easier than ever to find what you're looking for.

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