How update windows live mail 2011

Windows Live Mail 2011 is an older version of the email client, and Microsoft has discontinued support for it. However, you can still update it to some extent. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Update Windows Live Mail 2011 to Windows Live Essentials 2012

  1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center and download the Windows Live Essentials 2012 installer.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Windows Live Essentials 2012.
  3. During the installation process, you will be given the option to upgrade Windows Live Mail 2011 to Windows Live Mail 2012.
  4. Select the option to upgrade, and Windows Live Mail 2011 will be updated to Windows Live Mail 2012.

Method 2: Update Windows Live Mail 2011 to Windows Live Mail 2012 manually

  1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center and download the Windows Live Mail 2012 standalone installer.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Windows Live Mail 2012.
  3. During the installation process, you will be prompted to uninstall Windows Live Mail 2011.
  4. Select the option to uninstall, and Windows Live Mail 2011 will be removed.
  5. After uninstalling Windows Live Mail 2011, you can install Windows Live Mail 2012.

Note: Updating Windows Live Mail 2011 to Windows Live Mail 2012 will not preserve your existing email accounts, settings, or data. You will need to reconfigure your email accounts and settings after the update.

Method 3: Use a third-party update tool

There are third-party tools available that claim to update Windows Live Mail 2011 to newer versions. However, be cautious when using these tools, as they may not be officially supported by Microsoft and may potentially cause issues with your email client.

Important: Windows Live Mail 2011 is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it is recommended to use a newer version of the email client, such as Windows Live Mail 2012 or Microsoft Outlook.