How to Transfer Email Messages to a New Computer
The task of transferring your music, documents and programs to a new computer can be daunting. Fortunately, you can transfer your email to a new computer quickly, thanks to email setup wizards. These guides provide a simple step-by-step process that allows you to add multiple email accounts without the hassle of knowing the technical details of your email server.
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Instructions
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Email Account Setup for PCs
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Run your mail program. Click the "Start" button, select the "All Programs" tab then click the "Outlook Express" tab.
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Set up your email account. Click the "Tools" menu at the top of the window, then click "Accounts." Click the "Add" button, then click "Mail" from the menu. Type your name the way you want it displayed in emails, then click the "Next" button.
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Type your email address and click the "Next" button. Type your incoming and outgoing POP3 server addresses, then click "Next" to proceed.
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Type your account name and password and click the "Next" button. Read your email information to verify it is correct, then click "Finish."
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Click the "Send/Receive" button at the top of the Outlook Express window. Your old and new emails will appear in your inbox.
Email Account Setup for Macs
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Run Apple mail. Click the postage stamp icon at the bottom of your dock, or click the "Go" button at the top of your screen, then select "Applications" from the drop-down menu. Scroll down until you see "Mail." Double-click the icon to run the application.
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Click the "Mail" menu tab at the top of the screen, then select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu. Click the "+" button at the bottom of the window, then type your full name, email address and password. Check the box next to "Automatically set up account" then click "Create."
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Uncheck the "Automatically set up account" for manual configuration. Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step, then enter your incoming server information.
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Click "Continue" then enter your outgoing server information. Click "Continue" and check the box "Take account online." Read your information to confirm accuracy, then click "Create."
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