How do i stop replacement typing in windows live mail

The frustration of replacement typing in Windows Live Mail!

Replacement typing, also known as "auto-complete" or "auto-fill," is a feature that tries to complete words or phrases as you type them. While it can be helpful in some cases, it can also be annoying and interfere with your typing. Here's how to turn it off in Windows Live Mail:

Method 1: Disable Auto-Complete for a Specific Field

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and compose a new email or edit an existing one.
  2. Click on the "To" field or any other field where you want to disable auto-complete.
  3. Right-click on the field and select "Properties" from the context menu.
  4. In the "Properties" window, uncheck the box next to "Auto-complete" under the "General" tab.
  5. Click "OK" to close the window.

Method 2: Disable Auto-Complete for All Fields

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to "Tools" > "Options" from the menu.
  2. In the "Options" window, click on the "Compose" tab.
  3. Under "Editing," uncheck the box next to "Auto-complete" in the "Auto-complete" section.
  4. Click "OK" to close the window.

Method 3: Disable Auto-Complete using Registry Edit

  1. Open the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) by searching for it in the Start menu or typing "regedit" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
  2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Compose
  3. Create a new DWORD value named AutoComplete and set its value to 0.
  4. Close the Registry Editor.

After disabling auto-complete, you can still use the "Ctrl + Space" shortcut to toggle auto-complete on or off for a specific field.

If you're still experiencing issues with replacement typing, you can try resetting Windows Live Mail's settings to their default values. To do this, go to "Tools" > "Options" > "Advanced" and click on the "Reset" button at the bottom of the window.