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  • As far as I know, only Modern/Metro apps (like Mail) can show notifications on the lock screen. Desktop apps like Outlook 2013 cannot. You'll need to set up your email account in the Mail app so it can check for new emails and show notifications. Are you logging into Windows with a Microsoft account, or a local account? Are you using Outlook.com/Hotmail or another email provider? What accounts are already set up in the Mail app (Win+C, Settings -> Accounts)?
    – Indrek
    Commented Jan 22, 2015 at 10:09
  • @Indrek, edited question to clarify. But Win+C > Settings > Accounts only shows me the User Accounts (unless I am doing something wrong?)
    – mathgenius
    Commented Jan 22, 2015 at 10:27
  • Looks like you're going to PC Settings. Make sure to press Win+C while in the Mail app. The settings should open in a sidebar on the right-hand side, not take you out of the Mail app.
    – Indrek
    Commented Jan 22, 2015 at 10:37
  • @Indrek, oh, ok, thanks, didn't realise i could do that. I saw my account listed there and also the "sync email" checkbox, it was unchecked, so i checked it and set all the settings to update email and etc. I tried receiving a test e-mail but it didn't show up on the lock screen, i don't even see the envelope icon at all, it did not download my old emails, but i just set it to do so every 15 mins, instead of "when they arrive" to see if it will work.
    – mathgenius
    Commented Jan 22, 2015 at 12:53
  • Check that the "Show email notifications" option is set to "All email". I think by default it's "Only from favourites". As for downloading older email, check what the "Download email from" option is set to.
    – Indrek
    Commented Jan 22, 2015 at 12:57