How do i repair windows live mail in windows 10

Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft, but you can still try to repair it in Windows 10. Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot and potentially repair Windows Live Mail:

Method 1: Run the Windows Live Mail troubleshooter

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "Help" menu and select "Troubleshoot".
  3. Follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.
  4. If the troubleshooter finds any issues, it will attempt to fix them.

Method 2: Check for Windows Live Mail updates

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "Help" menu and select "Check for updates".
  3. If an update is available, install it.
  4. Restart Windows Live Mail and see if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Reset Windows Live Mail settings

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Options".
  3. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Click on the "Reset" button.
  5. Confirm that you want to reset the settings.
  6. Restart Windows Live Mail and see if the issue is resolved.

Method 4: Uninstall and reinstall Windows Live Mail

  1. Go to the "Control Panel" and select "Programs and Features" (in Windows 10) or "Add or Remove Programs" (in Windows 7).
  2. Find Windows Live Mail in the list of installed programs and click on it.
  3. Click on the "Uninstall" button.
  4. Follow the prompts to uninstall Windows Live Mail.
  5. Once uninstalled, restart your computer.
  6. Go to the Microsoft website and download the latest version of Windows Live Mail.
  7. Install Windows Live Mail and see if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Use the Windows Live Mail repair tool

  1. Download the Windows Live Mail repair tool from the Microsoft website.
  2. Run the tool and follow the prompts to repair Windows Live Mail.
  3. Restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved.

Additional troubleshooting steps

  1. Check your Windows Live Mail settings to ensure that they are correct.
  2. Check your email account settings to ensure that they are correct.
  3. Try restarting your computer and then opening Windows Live Mail again.
  4. Try using a different email account or a different email client to see if the issue is specific to Windows Live Mail.

If none of these methods work, you may need to consider using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.