Repair windows live mail

The nostalgia of Windows Live Mail! While it's no longer supported by Microsoft, I can still help you troubleshoot and potentially repair Windows Live Mail issues. Here are some common problems and their solutions:

Error messages:

  1. "Windows Live Mail has stopped working" or "Windows Live Mail has encountered an error":
    • Try restarting Windows Live Mail or your computer.
    • Check for updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and ensure you're running the latest version of Windows.
    • Disable any recently installed add-ins or plugins.
  2. "Cannot connect to the server" or "Server not found":
    • Check your internet connection and ensure you're connected to the internet.
    • Verify your email account settings: Go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles > [Your Profile] > Edit > More Settings > Outgoing Server > Use same settings as my incoming mail server.
    • Try restarting Windows Live Mail or your computer.
  3. "Cannot send or receive emails":
    • Check your email account settings (as above).
    • Ensure your email account is not blocked or suspended.
    • Try sending a test email to yourself to see if the issue is specific to a particular recipient.

Other issues:

  1. Missing or corrupted email folders:
    • Try rebuilding your email folders: Go to File > Data Files > [Your Profile] > Rebuild.
    • Check for corrupted files: Go to File > Data Files > [Your Profile] > Check for errors.
  2. Slow performance or freezing:
    • Close any unnecessary programs or background applications.
    • Disable any resource-intensive add-ins or plugins.
    • Try restarting Windows Live Mail or your computer.
  3. Unable to import or export emails:
    • Check the file format: Ensure you're using the correct file format (e.g.,.eml for individual emails or.pst for entire folders).
    • Try using a different import/export tool, such as Microsoft Outlook or a third-party email client.

Additional troubleshooting steps:

  1. Run the Windows Live Mail troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Live Mail.
  2. Reset Windows Live Mail settings: Go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles > [Your Profile] > Reset.
  3. Reinstall Windows Live Mail: Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features > Windows Live Essentials > Uninstall > Reinstall.

Important note: Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it's recommended to switch to a more modern email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.