Working with Windows Mail

Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.
Which edition of Windows Vista am I using?

Windows Mail has the tools you need to exchange e‑mail with colleagues and friends, or join newsgroups to trade ideas and information.

NoteWindows Live Mail includes the familiar features of Windows Mail, the mail program in Windows Vista, plus new features such as the ability to automatically configure itself to work with some of the most popular e‑mail services, including Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL, and Gmail. To download Windows Live Mail, go to the Windows Live Mail website.

Here are help topics that provide additional information about using Windows Mail:

•	Windows Mail: Setting up an account from start to finish
•	Add or remove a Windows Mail account
•	Check for new e‑mail
•	View e‑mail messages
•	Write an e‑mail message
•	Open or save an attachment in Windows Mail
•	What are newsgroups?
•	Find an e‑mail or newsgroup message
•	Block spam and other unwanted e‑mail
•	Import messages to Windows Mail from other e-mail programs
•	Troubleshoot problems with Windows Mail

For more information about Windows Mail, search for "Windows Mail" in Help and Support.