Windows 7 An alternative for Windows Live Mail 2012?

[Confused as Carolyn]

Can anyone suggest an alternative desktop based email program that will stop me having to enter into Office 365 or upgrade to Windows 8 or 10? I am quite happy with Windows 7, I don't use Windows "productivity applications", and I just want to be able to access my @outlook emails on my computer, not have to log into outlook.com each time.

the only alternative I can think of is changing emails (again), or diverting all outlook emails to another, such as gmail.

Any input is appreciated, thanks.

 

[Neemobeer]

Yup, Thunderbird. Thunderbird — Software made to make email easier.

 

[Bkgreenva]

MAILBIRD is an outstanding client and they are improving it daily

 

[Confused as Carolyn]

Thanks people. And will these still bring in Outlook emails to my computer once they do their "upgrade"?

 

[Neemobeer]

any email accounts you have should remain intact when you upgrade.