Windows 8 email - no pop?

[kerbhugger]

Hi all,

New laptop with windows 8. Trying to set up email but says it doesnt support pop? Are there idnet imap settings I can use?

Not a technical genius so idiots guide would be great    Cant say I'm feeling the love for windows 8 so far.....

Thanks in advance 

[Den]

I assume you are trying to access you emails direct in Windows 8 rather then use a program such as Outlook. Windows 8 will not let you use POP3 but any of the email programs can be used and will still accept them. Hope this helps.

[Glenn]

http://www.howtogeek.com/130516/how-to-access-pop3-email-accounts-in-windows-8/ may help as a workaround

[sparky]

Just found this if it helps............

WINDOWS 8 MAIL APP DOES SUPPORT POP

I think some folks may have not updated their Windows modern UI Mail app - because POP is supported along with IMAP and ActiveSync. Go to the store, updates and make sure you have the latest versions. Then go to the mail app, settings charm, accounts, add, other account, then choose POP.

POP was not an option in the earlier releases.

See one of the replies to this info...........  http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023005/answer-line-how-do-i-get-pop-email-in-windows-8.html

Actually, that is the only mention of it that I can find, the general concensus seems to be that it doesn't support pop3.....sorry for the mis-leading info....

[kerbhugger]

Thank you all for your help, sorry it took me a while to get back.  I really do appreciate the responses here.  Nothing but hassle with  windows 8 email. Not feeling the love for w8 full stop.