How to set up Mail App on W8?

Nono Toure

Hey,

I used to have an iMac that let me access my eircom.net emails via a Mail app at the bottom of the screen which I found really handy.

I've just bought a W8 laptop and I can't seem to be able to do the same thing. The Mail app on the laptop only allows me to use a @live.com email which I don't have or want.

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to have an app on the bottom of the screen like I had on the iMac and how do I go about setting it up? Thanks

mp22

Open the w 8 mail app,move the mouse to the bottom left corner of the screen-settings,you can add accounts to the app.

From the desktop hit the windows key,right click on the mail app select pin to taskbar.

testicle

mp22 wrote: »

Open the w 8 mail app,move the mouse to the bottom left corner of the screen-settings,you can add accounts to the app.

From the desktop hit the windows key,right click on the mail app select pin to taskbar.

Bottom right, not bottom left

Nono Toure

Thanks guys, but I can't seem to be able to do it! When I open the Mail app and scroll down to settings, there's nowhere that I can see where it says add an account! I've clicked into all the options available and nothing!!

testicle

There's a tutorial here http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ie/windows-8/setup-email-contacts-tutorial

Nono Toure

I see now! I have to be signed in to @live.com email a/c for me to be able to then add another account! Bit stupid really, just their way to get people to open one of their email a/c's! Thanks guys.

Nono Toure

Sorry guys, I'm back again!!! I've added the account but I can't seem to get the tile to appear on the taskbar of the desktop! I've right-clicked the tile but there's no option to pin to taskbar. Any ideas?

mp22

When you right click on the tile are there options appearing at the bottom of the screen?

Nono Toure

mp22 wrote: »

When you right click on the tile are there options appearing at the bottom of the screen?

Ya, but only 3. (i) Unpin from start (ii) make smaller (iii) all apps.

mp22

Have a read here http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/31226-mail-app-shortcut-create-windows-8-a.html

testicle

Nono Toure wrote: »

I see now! I have to be signed in to @live.com email a/c for me to be able to then add another account! Bit stupid really, just their way to get people to open one of their email a/c's! Thanks guys.

You don't. You just need to be signed in with a Microsoft Account. It doesn't need to be a live.com/hotmail.com/outlook.com address...

Nono Toure

Nono Toure wrote: »

I see now! I have to be signed in to @live.com email a/c for me to be able to then add another account! Bit stupid really, just their way to get people to open one of their email a/c's! Thanks guys.

As has already been mentioned, it doesn't have to be an Outlook.com/Hotmail/Live account, just a Microsoft account paired to any e-mail address. Contrast that with Google, who require Android users to set up a Gmail account whether they want it or not.

Nono Toure

mp22 wrote: »

Have a read here http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/31226-mail-app-shortcut-create-windows-8-a.html

Thanks!! Finally figured out what to do after reading the article you posted! By god was it fierce awkward for such a simple shortcut... Anyways, thanks again.

mp22

Nono Toure wrote: »

Thanks!! Finally figured out what to do after reading the article you posted! By god was it fierce awkward for such a simple shortcut... Anyways, thanks again.

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