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Online Walk-Thru: Eudora

So, you want to download and run Eudora email manager? Well, here is everything you need to help you through the process. Just follow the step by step walk-through and you should have it up and running in no time.


 

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Step 1: Downloading Eudora

(eudor152.exe)

  • The first step to setting up Eudora is to copy it to your computer.

  • Place your mouse cursor on the picture just below where it says "Step 1" and click on it.

  • After clicking on it a screen might come up that says "What would you like to do with this file?", highlight "Save this program to disk" and click "OK".

  • The next window that appears should show your C: drive and its folders. If it does not say "(C:)" to the left of  "Save in:", then click on the button with the arrow pointing down and find where it says "(C:)" and click on it. Now find this icon to the top right of the window: "" This is the "Create a new folder" icon, click on it.

  • After doing this a new folder should appear with highlighted text that says "New Folder", just type "Eudora" in its place.

  • After typing "Eudora" hit enter. Now double click on the folder you just created and everything in the window should disappear.

  • Now click on "Save".

  • It will show you the file transferring to your computer. After it is done you will probably see a window come up that says "Download Complete", click OK.

Step 2: Running & Configuring Eudora

  • Now that you have downloaded Eudora it's time to get it running correctly.

  • The first thing you want to do is go to your desktop (the screen Windows boots up to) and double-click "My Computer".

  • Now double-click on the drive letter you put Eudora under (probably C:).

  • After doing this you should see a bunch of folders and files, look for the on that looks like this:

  • After you've found that folder, double-click on it.

  • Now you should see a single file called "Eudor152.exe", double-click on it.

  • This unpacks the rest of the Eudora files, it will bring up a black screen with some writing, just give it a second to unpack the files and then close the window.

  • Now you should see all the Eudora files, find the one that says "Eudora.exe" under it and place your mouse cursor on it. Click once with the RIGHT mouse button.

  • This should bring up a tiny window. Click on "Send To" and then click on "Desktop as shortcut".

  • After doing this, get back to your desktop, you should see the Eudora shortcut we just made, double click on it.

  • A settings window should automatically open. Where it says "POP Account" type in "(your username)@ees.eesc.com" this will be your email address. Beneath where it says "Real name" is optional, whatever you type in this space will be seen by everyone you send mail to.

  • After typing in your email address, to the left click on "Personal Information". By clicking this it should add an option that says "Return address", just type in the same as you did under "POP Account".

  • After doing this click "OK".

  • Now your ready to send and receive mail.

  • To check your mail, click on "File" and then "Check Mail" (NOTE: you must be connected to the internet whenever you read or send mail).

  • When it asks for your password, use the same as you do to connect to the internet.

  • You're all set. Have fun!