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How do I get my old Yahoo email inbox back. I don't like this new one at all.?

It is so inconvenient and hard to use.

Update:

I liked Rudjake's answer but was a little afraid to try it. I do not know how to change the screen resolution to 600x800 and no one gave the directions for this. I thinking maybe I should do the talk with the representative. I forgot to mention that I am 'old' and not very experienced with a computer. Thanks for all the answers.

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    To go back to YAHOO! MAIL CLASSIC...

    Turn off Javascript - you'll then be asked if you want to return to Mail Classic, click "yes".

    If you don't know how to turn off Javascript...

    For SAFARI: Open SETTINGS>click PREFERENCES>>click SECURITY>>Uncheck ENABLE JAVA and ENABLE JAVASCRIPT

    IMPORTANT:Remember to RE-ENABLE JAVA and JAVASCRIPTING back ON when you are back in Mail Classic because without it some mail functions won't work.

    For IE: Open TOOLS > INTERNET OPTIONS >> SECURITY. In security click "CUSTOM LEVEL" -> disable active scripting in the scripting section.

    IMPORTANT:Remember to turn JAVASCRIPTING back ON when you are back in Mail Classic because without it some mail functions won't work.

    For FIREFOX: Open TOOLS -> OPTIONS -> CONTENT, click on "DISABLE JAVASCRIPT". Now hit F5 to refresh the page while you are in Yahoo! email in order to switch back... In the options, click (PERMANENT) to switch back to YAHOO! Classic. DO NOT click the "ONE TIME ONLY" option.

    IMPORTANT: Turn JAVASCRIPT back ON once you have your "CLASSIC" account back.

    PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE IF THIS SOLUTION WORKS BY CLICKING BEST ANSWER..THANKS

  • 10 years ago

    As of May 31st, you can no longer switch, Yahoo has removed the links to return to the classic. But some users said that when they lowered their screen resolution to it's lowest, a message popped up asking if they wanted to switch to the classic mail. Click Yes. Then restart the computer. You may need to sign out and back in also. On your control panel, double click Personalization, then click Display Settings. Make sure you restart the computer. You can give that a try. You can reset the resolution after.

    If your previous version was the New Mail, then that is what is now the new Yahoo Mail and you can't get it back.

    Some are telling us to turn off Javascript then it will switch back. But it goes right back to the new mail the next time. So that is only temporary.

  • 10 years ago

    There is no link to go back that is what yahoo has failed to let users know.But there are two ways to go back that I know of see below to see what I did and it did work.

    There are large numbers of users on here with similar issues.Two ways to back to the other mail that I know of.The new beta mail they say it's 2X faster it's really 10X slower I had it I lost more than half my mail folders.I did a live chat session w/Yahoo told them if I can't go back I will leave yahoo they switched back.Two ways to switch back you can go & do a like chat session with a Yahoo customer service rep/agent like I did.To do this go here.Click on the link below to do your live chat.

    http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/cl%E2%80%A6 Direct link to chat w/yahoo https://sales.liveperson.net/hc/63758332%E2%80%A6

    And the other way is if you reduce your screen down just not sure how far down.But if you reduce it down far enough you will see an option to switch back.This will not switch you back to the all new mail it will switch you back to the Yahoo classic mail.Or you can just try emailing Yahoo with your issues that will take some time 3-4 days if your lucky.

    JTSYS

  • 10 years ago

    I couldn't agree more. Reduce your screen resolution to very low (eg 600x800) Then you will get an option to go back to Classic Mail. You may have to log out and back in again. (I have had to do this on more than one occasion, and now I'm getting really annoying 'nag' screens when I log in - though from September I believe these will disappear and we'll be left alone at last.)

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  • 6 years ago

    how do I get my old classics yahoo email inbox back?

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    yes, I want to get to my old Yahoo email inbox, where I have boxbe, I don't like this new one at all. Please help me

  • 10 years ago

    Yahoo indicates that Classic will remain but gives no method of going back. It has been discovered that turning off Javascript will allow you to return.

    If you are using IE go to tools ↬ internet options ↬ security. Click on the "custom level" button, go to the scripting section and disable active scripting.

    If you are using Firefox go to tools ↬ options ↬ content. Click on disable Javascript.

    When you go to Yahoo mail it will indicate that you must use Classic and will give a link. Once done you can return to the previous Javascript settings.

    NOTE: Yahoo has found a way to limit the link they give to only your ID. That is why a link can not be provided.

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  • 5 years ago

    I also want my yahoo classic back . This new way does not work for me. LarryN.

  • 10 years ago

    You guys are terrific. Thanks for the tips.

    I disabled the scripting but no results in Vista. I lowered the resolution to 600x800, and had to wait about fifteen seconds till the screen appeared to tell me I could return to a previous version of Yahoo, but then it worked.

    Thanks again, you brilliant bunch!

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    I agree. I have totally messed up my yahoo sign in and password

  • 8 years ago

    Dont want this kind of mail at all what happen this sucks

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