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The thread discusses the removal of Outlook Express (referred to as Outlook X) and explores alternative email clients. The original poster questions why Outlook Express was discontinued and seeks Microsoft-recommended replacements, with Windows Live Mail suggested in later responses. A user shares their positive experience using Mozilla Thunderbird, highlighting its effectiveness in importing Outlook Express DBX files, indicating it as a good alternative. Overall, the sentiment favors exploring non-Outlook options like Windows Live Mail or Thunderbird for email management.
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I realize that its gone (Outlook X) but why? It seemed like a great email client that worked well. I don't really like outlook itself and have been using gmail which is ok but the same. Is there another mail app that M/S suggests besides outlook?
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john3347

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spookn, Windows Live Mail has replaced Outlook Express. Try the link below to download.



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i have installed mozilla thunderbird that works very well, with windows live mail i try to import the old dbx of outlook express buy i failed, in thunderbird i import all dbx and all works great!
 

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