Minimizing to System Tray

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Is it possible to minimize Windows Mail to the system tray like you can with
Outlook and Windows Live Mail?
 
I'm finding myself torn between Live Mail and Windows Mail. I'd rather use
Windows Mail, which is ad-free. But I like that Live Mail can be shrunk to
the system tray, and I like that it's smart about figuring out the SMTP/POP
settings for accounts automatically.

But I guess MS would rather put features in Live Mail that aren't included
in Windows Mail so that folks will use Live and generate ad revenue...
 
Windows Mail does not support this functionality, but I have created an
application which will provide you with a way to control Windows Mail from
the system tray as well as minimize it there.

You can download it at http://www.msblog.org/download/WinMailTray.zip.

Have a great day,

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

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Great--I'll check it out. Thanks!


Kristan Kenney said:
Windows Mail does not support this functionality, but I have created an
application which will provide you with a way to control Windows Mail from
the system tray as well as minimize it there.

You can download it at http://www.msblog.org/download/WinMailTray.zip.

Have a great day,

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond: http://www.windows-now.com

This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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I have tried this mail, which is good to use.
You do not open Windows Mail anymore. Instead, you double-click this utility to find a tray icon, which allows you to open up Windows Mail, hide it, and show it, etc.

Just try for yourself.

Thanks. Kristan.

Timu.
 
Glad to hear you like it! I'll release an updated version soon if I ever get around to it.

Have a great day,

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond: http://www.windows-now.com

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I have tried this mail, which is good to use.
You do not open Windows Mail anymore. Instead, you double-click this utility to find a tray icon, which allows you to open up Windows Mail, hide it, and show it, etc.

Just try for yourself.

Thanks. Kristan.

Timu.
 
Dear Kristan Kenney

Thank you to make this useful tool , I like windows mail because it fast
then outlook , but windows mail defult can't hide it system tray , after your
software , I will use mail again .

Thank you again .

Vincent Kwok
 
Hey thanks for the great application, but I was wondeirng if the program
checks for new mail when it is minimized to the system tray?
 
Kristan:

Nice little program, does as advertised....why doesn't Microsoft think
ahead?? Outlook can to it by default...little wonders that never cease....
Thanks, Kristan!
 
Kristian Kenney:

Another satisfied customer. Thanks for taking time to create the app. Much
appreciated.

-Jared
 
Hi, does it tell you when new mail has come in?

Kristan Kenney said:
Windows Mail does not support this functionality, but I have created an
application which will provide you with a way to control Windows Mail from
the system tray as well as minimize it there.

You can download it at http://www.msblog.org/download/WinMailTray.zip.

Have a great day,

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond: http://www.windows-now.com

This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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Windows Mail tells you when new mail has come in,
with both auditory and visual clues.
Just run it minimized if you like.

Gary VanderMolen
 
I can´t understand MS when they don´t include such an important feature.
The Guys from Mozilla Thunderbird did also not really well.
Thank you for Patching a Programm from such a huge concern.
 
That feature is in Windows Live Mail, but I personally can't see
what good it is or why it would be "a huge concern" to anyone.

I have the mail client running all the time my computer is on,
and if for some reason its open window bothered me, I'd
minimize it. Let's face it, Windows users are accustomed to
having multiple windows open at the same time.

Gary VanderMolen
 
Kristan Kenney said:
Windows Mail does not support this functionality, but I have created an
application which will provide you with a way to control Windows Mail from
the system tray as well as minimize it there.

You can download it at http://www.msblog.org/download/WinMailTray.zip.

Have a great day,

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond: http://www.windows-now.com

This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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It is incredible. I've just installed it and I had my Windows Mail open, and
when I cliked on the X to close Windows Mail, instead it was minimized to the
System Tray.
Thanks a lot. Abraços do Brasil (Hugs from Brazil)
 
I've just found out that if you have Windows Mail open and click on the
Windows Mail Tray "Envelope" and choose hide, it works just like any other
notifier. Remember: in order to work you cannot click on the X to close
Windows Mail, but click on HIDE on the System Tray Envelope (right-click).
This way Windows Mail will still be open and alert you in case you receive
any emails, and it does not have to be shown on the task bar.
I wonder why the developer has not mentioned it ever.
Good luck and a big and warm Brazilian hug.
Andrey
 
Thank you for spending your time!
works!

Kristan Kenney said:
Windows Mail does not support this functionality, but I have created an
application which will provide you with a way to control Windows Mail from
the system tray as well as minimize it there.

You can download it at http://www.msblog.org/download/WinMailTray.zip.

Have a great day,

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond: http://www.windows-now.com

This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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