Should I upgrade from Windows Mail to Outlook 2007

JenniferRita · 09-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Hello,

I just installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 on my computer. I have several questions about whether I should upgrade from Windows Mail to Outlook 2007:

1) Is Windows Mail part of the trial version of Microsoft Office that came with my recently-purchased hp? If I don't upgrade to Outlook 2007 by the end of my trial period (October 31), will I lose Windows Mail and all my messages, contacts, etc.?

2) What is the advantage/disadvantage of Windows Mail or Outlook 2007? Which is better/more user-friendly/less problematic? Which do you recommend? I have synced my Windows Mail to my free gmail account. Would Outlook also be compatible with that account?

3) Would I have to set-up a new syncing system with my gmail account if I upgraded to Outlook 2007? I had quite a few problems I had to troubleshoot the first time I did this with Windows Mail, and I'm hoping to avoid this happening again.

4) I have typed and organized at least 200 contacts in WM that I don't want to lose. Would I lose them if I upgraded to Outlook 2007? Would I have to re-enter them or re-organize them in any way?

5) I have a lot of email messages that I have created folders for and organized in WM. If I upgraded to Outlook 2007, would I lose these messages or have to re-organize them, and re-create folders?

Many thanks

**simpswr** · 09-23-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JenniferRita

Hello,

I just installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 on my computer. I have several questions about whether I should upgrade from Windows Mail to Outlook 2007:

1) Is Windows Mail part of the trial version of Microsoft Office that came with my recently-purchased hp?

Windows Mail is a part of Vista . . not Office

If I don't upgrade to Outlook 2007 by the end of my trial period (October 31), will I lose Windows Mail and all my messages, contacts, etc.?

No . . you can import them into Outlook if you wish, but unless there is a compelling reason, I would stay with Windows Mail

2) What is the advantage/disadvantage of Windows Mail or Outlook 2007? Which is better/more user-friendly/less problematic?

They are almost identical . .

Which do you recommend? Whichever one you are the most comfortable with.

I have synced my Windows Mail to my free gmail account. Would Outlook also be compatible with that account? Yes

3) Would I have to set-up a new syncing system with my gmail account if I upgraded to Outlook 2007? I had quite a few problems I had to troubleshoot the first time I did this with Windows Mail, and I'm hoping to avoid this happening again.

4) I have typed and organized at least 200 contacts in WM that I don't want to lose. Would I lose them if I upgraded to Outlook 2007? no Would I have to re-enter them or re-organize them in any way? You can import them into Outlook.

5) I have a lot of email messages that I have created folders for and organized in WM. If I upgraded to Outlook 2007, would I lose these messages or have to re-organize them, and re-create folders?

You should be able to import the messages into Outlook . . You may have to set up the folders again

Many thanks

09-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
JenniferRita Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Should I upgrade from Windows Mail to Outlook 2007 Hello, I just installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 on my computer. I have several questions about whether I should upgrade from Windows Mail to Outlook 2007: 1) Is Windows Mail part of the trial version of Microsoft Office that came with my recently-purchased hp? If I don't upgrade to Outlook 2007 by the end of my trial period (October 31), will I lose Windows Mail and all my messages, contacts, etc.? 2) What is the advantage/disadvantage of Windows Mail or Outlook 2007? Which is better/more user-friendly/less problematic? Which do you recommend? I have synced my Windows Mail to my free gmail account. Would Outlook also be compatible with that account? 3) Would I have to set-up a new syncing system with my gmail account if I upgraded to Outlook 2007? I had quite a few problems I had to troubleshoot the first time I did this with Windows Mail, and I'm hoping to avoid this happening again. 4) I have typed and organized at least 200 contacts in WM that I don't want to lose. Would I lose them if I upgraded to Outlook 2007? Would I have to re-enter them or re-organize them in any way? 5) I have a lot of email messages that I have created folders for and organized in WM. If I upgraded to Outlook 2007, would I lose these messages or have to re-organize them, and re-create folders? Many thanks