I thought I just read that MS is now offering Outlook for free? Or am I dreaming? Connie I just checked and it seems that T'bird will import everything including subscriptions, mail messages, preferences and settings. Having said that you would need it connected to where the old mail program was installed. >>>> I'm changing out computers, today probably. I am using Windows Mail >>>> which is not available under Windows 7. I understand I can download >>>> Windows Essentials and get Windows Live Mail. Or I can buy Outlook mail >>>> program, which I did not purchase when I bought the computer. Some >>>> thoughts on the two mail programs? Thanks for your comments. >>>> Wanda