How to change the windows live mail settings without ui

A challenge!

To change Windows Live Mail settings without using the UI, you can use the Windows Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the Command Prompt. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using Regedit.exe

  1. Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R) and pressing Enter.
  2. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
  3. Look for the settings you want to change, such as:
    • AccountSettings: Change the account settings, such as the email address, password, or server settings.
    • SMTP: Change the SMTP settings, such as the server address, port, or authentication settings.
    • IMAP: Change the IMAP settings, such as the server address, port, or authentication settings.
  4. Right-click on the setting you want to change and select "Modify" to edit the value.
  5. Enter the new value and click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Command Prompt (Admin)".
  2. Use the following commands to change the Windows Live Mail settings:
    • wlmail.exe /config: Opens the Windows Live Mail configuration file in a text editor.
    • wlmail.exe /set <setting> <value>: Sets a specific setting to a new value. For example:
      • wlmail.exe /set AccountSettings/[email protected] to change the email address.
      • wlmail.exe /set SMTP/Server=smtp.example.com to change the SMTP server.
    • wlmail.exe /save: Saves the changes to the configuration file.

Note: Be careful when editing the registry or using the Command Prompt, as incorrect changes can cause issues with your system. Make sure to backup your registry before making changes.

Also, keep in mind that some settings may not be available through the registry or Command Prompt, and may require using the Windows Live Mail UI to change.