Attachment not showing in windows live mail

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem of attachments not showing in Windows Live Mail:

  1. Check the attachment settings: Ensure that the "Show attachments" option is enabled in Windows Live Mail. To do this:
    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Click on the "View" menu.
    • Select "Layout" from the drop-down menu.
    • In the "Layout" window, make sure the "Show attachments" checkbox is selected.
  2. Check the email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. To do this:
    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Click on the "Tools" menu.
    • Select "Account Settings" from the drop-down menu.
    • Review your account settings, including the server settings, username, and password.
  3. Check for corrupted email files: Sometimes, corrupted email files can cause attachments to not display. To check for corrupted files:
    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Click on the "File" menu.
    • Select "Data Files" from the drop-down menu.
    • Look for any corrupted files (indicated by a red X) and delete them.
  4. Update Windows Live Mail: Ensure that you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail. To update:
    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Click on the "Help" menu.
    • Select "Check for Updates" from the drop-down menu.
  5. Disable add-ins: Sometimes, add-ins can interfere with attachment display. To disable add-ins:
    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Click on the "Tools" menu.
    • Select "Trust Center" from the drop-down menu.
    • Click on the "Add-ins" tab.
    • Disable any add-ins that you don't need.
  6. Reset Windows Live Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Windows Live Mail to its default settings:
    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Click on the "Help" menu.
    • Select "Reset Windows Live Mail" from the drop-down menu.
    • Follow the prompts to reset Windows Live Mail.
  7. Reinstall Windows Live Mail: If all else fails, you may need to reinstall Windows Live Mail:
    • Uninstall Windows Live Mail from your computer.
    • Download and install the latest version of Windows Live Mail from Microsoft's website.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try contacting Microsoft support or seeking assistance from a Windows Live Mail expert.