Setup Windows Mail (Vista) Acounts

Follow these simple steps to Configure Windows Mail (Vista) so you can download your emails.

  1. Click on the Start Button > E-Mail to open Windows Mail
    If a Wizard program comes up wanting you to configure Windows Mail, follow through with the wizard program and use the settings that are mentioned below. If you already have an email account setup in  Windows Mail you will need to use the following instructions to get your new email account setup
  2. Click on Tools > Accounts
  3. Click on Add


Select Account Type

  1. Click E-Mail Account
  2. Click Next


Your Name

  1. Display Name: This is the name that your recipients will see when you send them an email.
  2. Click Next


Internet E-mail Address

  1. Email Address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  2. Click Next


Set up e-mail servers

  1. Incoming e-mail server type: POP3
  2. Incoming Mail (POP3 or IMAP) server: mail.arlifax.com
  3. Outgoing Server(SMTP): mail.arlifax.com
  4. Outgoing Server requires authentication: Check this box
  5. Click Next


Internet Mail Logon

  1. E-Mail username: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  2. Password: this is supplied to you
  3. Remember Password: Check this box

 

Congratulations

  1. Do not download my e-mail and folders at this time: Leave blank
  2. Click on Finish