Add my own emoticons to windows live mail

A fun question! 😄

Unfortunately, Windows Live Mail (WLM) doesn't have a built-in feature to add custom emoticons. However, there are a few workarounds to add your own emoticons to WLM:

Method 1: Use a third-party add-on

You can install a third-party add-on like "Emoticons for Windows Live Mail" (free) or "Smiley for Windows Live Mail" (paid). These add-ons allow you to add custom emoticons to your WLM emails. You can download these add-ons from reputable websites, such as Softonic or CNET.

Method 2: Use a keyboard shortcut

You can assign a custom keyboard shortcut to insert a custom emoticon in WLM. To do this:

  1. Open WLM and go to "Tools" > "Options" > "Compose" > "Keyboard shortcuts".
  2. Click on "New" and enter a shortcut key (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+E).
  3. In the "Shortcut" field, enter the HTML code for your custom emoticon (e.g., <img src="path/to/your/emoticon.png">).
  4. Click "OK" to save the shortcut.

Now, when you press the shortcut key while composing an email, your custom emoticon will be inserted.

Method 3: Use a third-party email client

If you're not satisfied with the above methods, you can consider switching to a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird, which has built-in support for custom emoticons.

Method 4: Use a web-based email client

Another option is to use a web-based email client like Gmail or Outlook.com, which allow you to add custom emoticons using their built-in features.

Remember to always be cautious when downloading and installing third-party add-ons or software to ensure they are safe and compatible with your system.