Mail in Win8

Margo

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I clicked on the Mail on the start menu, I checked off Yahoo because I do use it. But now I don't know how to add my regular home e mail. Can I delete yahoo out of that or add my other e mail program?
PS. I'm computer challenged...

TIA,
Margo
 

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Welcome to Windows EightForums, Margo.

One can configure multiple accounts within the mail app, however it will not accept POP accounts.

Open the Mail app > Charms bar > Settings > Accounts > Add an account. If your email domain is not listed choose "Other account".

To remove an account: Open the Mail app > Charms bar > Settings > Accounts > Choose the account you want to remove > At the bottom choose "Remove account".
 

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Please don't hesitate to ask more questions if those instructions are clear. I realize is 8/8.1 are quite different. :)
 

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Wow,,,thank you so much. I couldn't figure out how to get my older mail. Mail that has come in while I had no computer. Can you also help me with that?
Also you asked a Q about tagging someone who helped you or some such thing. How can I do that for you?

PS. I had to search Charms bar..didn't know what came up on the side was called that. So I've learned 2 things today.

Thanks again..
Peace!
Margo:party:
 

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  • OS
    windows 8
You're quite welcome. Were you able to add your account? Delete the Yahoo account?

If so, your mail should be on the server waiting for you. Go to Charms bar > Settings > Choose your account > There should be a setting of "get mail anytime" within a menu.

To rep someone > Press the "thumbs up" at the bottom of the post. Not sure > You may not be able to since you're a brand new member.
 

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    8.1 Pro X64
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    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
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    Acer Windows PS/2
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    Wireless Microsoft Arc
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I did what you said and the name of my account was there...so I chose it. I did have a welcome to Win8 mail there but I still am not able to get any of my old mail. I checked get mail from month ago.then brought up charm..but it doesn't have a get mail now button or anything...
Ok, I was playing in there and I realized when I had Yahoo up..I could scroll down and it had the incoming name, outgoing name and port #'s..but with ncweb, I could not scroll and add any of that....

I have to go to work. So I won't be able to get back on here.

TIA

Thanks again,
Margo:)
 

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  • OS
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Ok. It probably hasn't synched yet. Right click on a blank area within the app. This will bring up a menu at the bottom. I have 8.1, so mine may be a little different. Mine is in the "More" button on the bottom right corner as in the snip pic below. I also included a snip of options within my live account. You may want to choose "Anytime" for downloading option for now. You can always change it back.


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  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
HipsieGypsie,
I did do that..the sync is checked. I think I have to go back to the very beginning..since I have never put in port #, etc. but I don't know how to get back to that. It's early and I need coffee...lol. It is very frustrating though. Do you think it would help if I got rid of Yahoo out of there?

TIA
Peace,
Margo
 

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  • OS
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Good morning. Lol! By all means have coffee first.

Yes. By all means delete the Yahoo account if you're not going to use it.

Port number? I didn't know you needed to do such a thing. You said your email domain was listed, correct? Everything should set up automatically.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
AHHHHH Win 8 mail

Well before I realized I had to get a microsoft account to add an e mail and I called my provider they gave me some info...port #'s etc. I also noticed those are on my yahoo account also...So I guess I am totally messed up..yes my ncweb did show up, but don't ask me how...I am not getting any mail in, and trust me, I normally got tons of mail a day. The only e mail I have is the welcome to microsoft...so something is amiss....how I am going to figure it out is beyond me...Coffee has not helped..LOL
I do appreciate you trying to help me. If you can think of anything else. Please!!

Peace,
Margo:shock:
 

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  • OS
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You should be able to configure it with a local account. The only app I know of that needs a MS account is SkyDrive.

I am a MS purist. I try not to use third-party programs unless I absolutely have to. I sign into my PC using and Ms account, so I'm ignorant to local accounts. I will ask a friend to see if he can help.
 

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  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
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    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Ok. Let's start from square one. A few questions, so please answer.

1) You are using Windows 8, not 8.1, correct?

2) With a local account?

3) This is concerning the Modern/Metro Windows Mail Store app, correct? The one with the tile on the Start Screen, correct? It's usually placed as number 1, unless you moved it.

4) What account are you trying to create?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Group e mail

Ok, finally have my e mail set up in Win8. Thank you to everyone who helped. Now my question is how to make a "group" I had all of my Investment club members in a group before so I could just select the group and send a mass e mail. Is there a way to add a "group" to my contacts in win8? I am slowly getting all my contacts back in...but still haven't figured out a group.
TIA
Happy Thanksgiving!
 

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  • OS
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Hi there. Welcome back. :)

Surprisingly I don't see my Outlook.com Groups in my People app nor a way to add Groups anywhere in the app, however, I can add Groups via my Outlook account online as seen here: Microsoft Community - Microsoft Windows

I thought I could create one in a new contact, but it only allows for 3 email addresses, so that won't work. :(

Strange that I see my Groups in my Windows Phone 8 Contacts, but not my 8.1 PC app. Hmm...I'll have to look further into this, unless someone else knows.

Hope that helps a little.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
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