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Windows Mail Overview

Windows Mail is the email client, or program, that is distributed with the Microsoft Vista operating system. Although it has fewer features than Microsoft Office Outlook, Windows Mail provides users with the ability to check email using both IMAP and POP and contains an integrated newsgroup reader.

The instructions below explain how to configure the Windows Mail program for use with your email.usc.edu account.

Documentation for Windows Mail

Setting Up Windows Mail
Saving Email to Local Folders
Managing Folders

Last updated:
February 03, 2011

Email - Windows Vista Mail

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