Involuntary "upgrade" Windows Mail app to Outlook

[sandy stone]

TL;DR Summary

Microsoft insists on routing emails through its cloud server

This morning when I woke up my computer I found that the Windows Mail app had disappeared and the new Outlook had taken its place, without any input from me. Now, in order to use Outlook and get access to my emails, Microsoft insists that I route all my emails through their cloud servers. Why would I want my emails on a Microsoft server? I can't describe how aggravated I am by this latest strongarm tactic. Can anyone suggest a decent alternative email client? Thanks.

 

[phinds]

What version of desktop Outlook were you using? I use the Office 365 version and am not experiencing any problems.

 

[sandy stone]

I was using the Mail app that came with Windows 10. I was upgraded to Outlook overnight without my consent.

 

[hutchphd]

I used to happily use Outlook Express. God help us if microsoft makes any more improvements. It gets worse when you are old.......

 

[sandy stone]

My only real objection (so far) is that I am required to use Microsoft's cloud service with Outlook. They don't mention whether I will be charged for it, but on principle I see no need for my email to be on a Microsoft server.

 

[Tom.G]

Use one of the free E-Mail sites. That means you have to specifically login to check your E-Mail, you are not automatically notified, and the mail is not automatically sent to your computer. It is all under YOUR control.

There are also pay E-Mail services that operate the same way.

A relative uses a free one, www.mail2world.com.

I use a paid account at https://cp.jcihosting.com; I think my current price is below their advertised price because they took over my account when my previous supplier went out of business. They may also have a version that uses an app on your computer for automatic notifications.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[sandy stone]

Thanks. For the time being, I can handle my email through my internet provider's website. I just had gotten used to doing it directly under Windows, but Microsoft is weaning me away from that.