Alternatives to outlook

[STEVE BURNS]

As am used to being stuck in a bygone age
Now trying to move into the present as I am so used to using the old Outlook Express and running it through Mailwasher so than all emails went there before being entered into OE after removing junk emails etc since going to windows 10 from, (do not laugh) XP I am struggling to use Outlook.com as it will not except my uwclub.net email address

Tried various alternatives ie Emclient, Thunderbird, Mailbird and wondering what people on here use
Would like one that I could use various email accounts on I as have about 3 of them ie uwclub.net, gmail and hotmail
Maybe over the years i have been paranoid about viruses spam etc getting through into my pc from emails and loved the way that Mailwasher protected me but now when downloading that it does not now seem to work the same as the old version

Any advise on best product for me would be great

 

[johnymd]

Outlook would be my preference. 2007 preferably as they just got too buggy after that.

 

[grolls]

I use Lotus Notes but that no doubt would be expensive for a one off as its designed for company use so has many features you would never use in a million years. If the emails and information you gain and send are important then use a email provider that protects you and your folders such as Hushmail etc etc etc. It looks like a normal account such as Hotmail, google etc but you pay a small yearly fee for protection and file storage. Either that or get your XP out of the bin and go back to carrier pigeon use.

 

[andrew muir]

Win XP Pro is the best operating system Microsoft Produced.
The new Operating syystems are just toys, (cannot speak to machines properly) legacy ones at least.
I run a virtual machine to get round this issue.
As suggested use Outlook 2003 or 2007

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Ok guys please tell me why you need something like Outlook? I can remember using it when I was at work so there must be a reason - task management?

Asking because I just pick up my emails from BTinternet or Tiscali.

 

[zNathan]

You can also use the Gmail web browser based system - can add your separate mail accounts in there too.

I would agree that Outlook 2003/2007 is the way to go though

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Out of all the ones I have tried so far I find myself leaning towards
Thunderbird as it allows me to use both my @uwclub.net and @hotmail.com accounts and it has a junk filter on it

Latest Outlook does not really work for me as cant use it for @uwclub.net
Outlook express has no junk filter on it
EMclient seems to let you have both my accounts on it and has a junk filter but hit trouble loading in second account
Mailbird seem very basic seems to work for both accounts

So think I am opting for Thunderbird and removing most of the others and concentrate on trying to customize it to how Iwant it

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Win XP Pro is the best operating system Microsoft Produced.

Thats the trouble for me as found it so user friendly and loved the thing shame MS decided to earn more cash by throwing it in the bin so people had to get other IMHO inferior so called improved systems

 

[zNathan]

Steve - what hosting company is @uwclub.net with?

When setting up your email on Outlook, a custom address like that will usually require manual server settings.

Usually it's just the case of googling the email hosting company server settings

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Steve - what hosting company is @uwclub.net with?

When setting up your email on Outlook, a custom address like that will usually require manual server settings.

Usually it's just the case of googling the email hosting company server settings

Done all that copied in all the pop3 and smpt details and ports and after getting no where with it phoned up tech help on Utiity Warehouse for help and was told it would not work on Outlook

 

[zNathan]

Oh wow lol, that's a bit ****!

 

[SKiddell]

Done all that copied in all the pop3 and smpt details and ports and after getting no where with it phoned up tech help on Utiity Warehouse for help and was told it would not work on Outlook

Steve are you sure thats not some tech muppet reading from a script and saying "computer says no"

Because if you google "uwclub.net + outlook" there are plenty of hits, all positive.

Anyway whats uwclub, some exclusive gentlemans club

 

[johnymd]

Utility Warehouse!!!

Just setup a gmail account and use outlook 2007.

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Problem I have is that what I havet in Office 365 is OUTLOOK.COM

Problem seems to me is that Outlook.com, Outlook(no matter what number)and Outlook Express are all completely different items

>>The one that comes with Windows 365 seems to be Outlook.com which is
•A replacement for Hotmail.com.
•A web-based email service that you access using your web browser.
•An email domain on which you can create your own free email address, much like Microsoft’s Hotmail was.
•The user interface used to access your existing Hotmail (and other Microsoft) email.

As you can see, Outlook.com doesn’t even come close to relating to Outlook or Outlook Express in any way. The latter two are email programs that you install on your PC, Outlook.com is a website you use to access email.

The only thing Outlook.com shares with Outlook and Outlook Express is the word “Outlook”, which is apparently Microsoft’s generic branding for anything email-related.<<

As far as i am concerned why the effing hell would I now need to purchase another MS Office package that Has Outlook included in it

>>>Outlook is:
•Not free – It’s included in the Microsoft Office product.
•An internet mail reader – POP3, IMAP, or Hotmail accounts.
•An exchange server mail reader and supports all exchange server features.
•A full-featured personal information manager (PIM) with address book, calendar, todo-list and more.
•Extensible – Outlook can be extended via add-ins and macros.
•Regularly updated and supported.<<<

It is hard enough getting used to Windows10 with out stupid thinks like using the same Outlook name for 3 completely different things
Rant over feel a bit calmer now

 

[GTR-240Z]

Steve Windows 10 comes with a built in mail app which will provide the same functionality as Outlook Express of old.
When you click the Windows icon/start menu on the top right of the menu you will see the Mail icon. The first time you launch it should start a wizard so you can connect to you Hotmail, gmail etc but you can also set these up clicking the cog icon in the bottom once you start the app.

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Steve Windows 10 comes with a built in mail app which will provide the same functionality as Outlook Express of old.
When you click the Windows icon/start menu on the top right of the menu you will see the Mail icon. The first time you launch it should start a wizard so you can connect to you Hotmail, gmail etc but you can also set these up clicking the cog icon in the bottom once you start the app.

Problem I found with it is it has no filter attached to it and it is very basic layout and not alot of help and how to given

 

[GTR-240Z]

Problem I have is that what I havet in Office 365 is OUTLOOK.COM

Problem seems to me is that Outlook.com, Outlook(no matter what number)and Outlook Express are all completely different items

Outlook.com = Is Hotmail they rebranded it about 18 months ago, its the same thing which is there web based email service

Outlook Express = Not actually based on Outlook all it shares is the name. Stopped making it during Windows XP, replaced by Microsoft Mail in Vista onwards. Its long dead.

Outlook = The mail client in Microsoft Office suite and way overkill for most home users.

 

[GTR-240Z]

Problem I found with it is it has no filter attached to it and it is very basic layout and not alot of help and how to given

I have to agree with you it's a little Spartan in options but for basic mail reading it's ok.

 

[johnymd]

Yes, you have to pay for Outlook. Its a premium email package that's always been pay for.
Yes, they are all different and they have different names. It just like calling a car a Nissan and thinking a Nissan Juke, a Nissan Skyline, a Nissan Navara, and a Nissan cube are all the same thing. www.outlook.com is just a website and is not part of Office 365(a pay for product).

Windows 10 is all about buying add-ons. That's why its free, or was. Try and find yourself an older version of office or try thunderbird which has been suggested.

The days of free stuff being any good is well and truly over. Anything good will come at a price and keep costing you.

 

[jonbills]

I don't think you'll go far wrong with Thinderbird.
You cleary want a pop mail client rather than webmail.
You don't want to pay for it.
Thunderbird is a good answer. It's well supported by the comunity, it's from a trustworthy source and it's available on most PC platforms.