Outlook Express or Thunderbird for Win7.

Stompa

grumpycrab wrote: »

Perhaps you're so used to it you don't notice it?

Or that they just view messages in the message pane.

Exo

Spark wrote: »

I just prefer the simplicity of Outlook Express.
That's why I have gone for a Win7 laptop instead of a Win8 one, it is slightly different from WinXP but similar enough for me to be at ease with it.

Windows 7 is the natural progression from XP for desktop / laptop computers and is a good replacement.
Whilst XP was a sound system, its technical limitations, especially with regards to useable memory was starting to show its age for some users.

As mentioned earlier, Windows Live Mail is the MS replacement for OE and whilst it may look different, it is just as straightforward to use.
On installation it does tend to guide you towards registering an online account but you can ignore this and just have the standalone program.

Anyway, I am not here to persuade you for one over another, it is your choice..........just ensure you try them for yourself and come to your own preferred choice

spud17

Another vote for Thunderbird, plus the Lightning calendar add-on.

Often overlooked, Thunderbird has a very basic browser built in.

J_B

grumpycrab wrote: »

Perhaps you're so used to it you don't notice it?

I didn't say I've not noticed it, just that I've never used it

Stompa wrote: »

Or that they just view messages in the message pane.

Indeed

Pikeyp

for the OP ... If you do go for Thunderbird, I can recommend using 'Mozbackup' to backup all your e-mails and settings every so often!

http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/