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Sunshine Kate
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New HP Laptop with Windows 8.1......Need Help

‎11-19-2014 11:22 PM

Just got a new HP laptop with Windows 8.1. Is it impossible to use Gmail with this computer?

I don't want to use Microsoft's default e-mail program as I've used Gmail for years.

How do I get a Gmail icon on my new computer so I can check/send e-mail?

Thanks!

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Nuttmeg
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Re: New HP Laptop with Windows 8.1......Need Help

‎11-20-2014 12:06 AM

You need to download the Chrome browser https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/

In the browser you will find an app launcher in the left corner. It will have an app for Gmail.


Desktop Notifications for Gmail https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1075549?hl=en

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Caffeina
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Re: New HP Laptop with Windows 8.1......Need Help

‎11-20-2014 12:41 AM

You can use any browser, even IE, to access Gmail. Just go to mail.google.com and make a bookmark or shortcut.

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Sunshine Kate
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Re: New HP Laptop with Windows 8.1......Need Help

‎11-20-2014 10:35 AM

Thank you both!!

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Re: New HP Laptop with Windows 8.1......Need Help

‎11-20-2014 03:34 PM

Can't you just use it through the Google toolbar? That way you can use it with other browsers too.

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