Why? .... you can use Windows Live mail client if you want
Mail - Windows Live
Microsoft replaced some built-in apps in vista with Live apps.
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Windows Calendar,
Windows Photo Gallery,
Windows Movie Maker, and
Windows Mail (replaced with respective
Windows Live counterparts) "
I agree Ahmed. I would not see any purpose in trying to get Windows Mail to run in later OS's.
But keep an open mind. There may be good reasons why some would wish to do so.
" I also HATE web mail type solutions " I am not quite clear as to your reference here. Mine runs normally, and similarly, to WM. I have no adverts?? Windows Live can be run without any such options and then shows very little user difference from OE or WM.
"Managing multiple email accounts is also a pain with these types of accounts"
That would also be your option, but is not an essential in using WLM.
"Your address book and mail messages can be organised decently."
Well, sorry but so is mine??
" it was only removed because of some stupid EU directive saying MS was being uncompetitive "
That is grossly untrue! The new WLM has , as stated, become a complete package.
The initial 'Getting Started' screen of Win7 has a link to 'Windows Live Essentials' and suggests you download the apps
you need. One of those apps is Windows Live Mail, which is NOT webmail:
http://download.live.com/wlmail
The beauty of including a link instead of the program is that you always get the latest version that way, instead of being
handed a stale app from the Vista DVD. Windows Mail has received no development work since about July 2006, so
it is pointless for the user to invest time and energy in an orphan program.