Windows live mail 2011 initialization of rss feed support failed

A classic error!

The "Initialization of RSS feed support failed" error in Windows Live Mail 2011 is usually caused by a problem with the RSS feed settings or a corrupted RSS feed file. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check the RSS feed URL: Make sure the RSS feed URL is correct and valid. You can try copying the URL and pasting it into a web browser to see if it loads correctly.
  2. Clear RSS feed cache: Clearing the RSS feed cache can sometimes resolve the issue. To do this, go to Tools > Options > Other > RSS Feeds, and click on the Clear Cache button.
  3. Reset RSS feed settings: Resetting the RSS feed settings to their default values can also help. To do this, go to Tools > Options > Other > RSS Feeds, and click on the Reset button.
  4. Check for corrupted RSS feed files: Corrupted RSS feed files can cause the error. Try deleting the RSS feed files and re-subscribing to the feed. To do this, go to Tools > Options > Other > RSS Feeds, and click on the Delete button next to the feed that's causing the error.
  5. Update Windows Live Mail: Make sure you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail. You can check for updates by going to Help > Check for Updates.
  6. Disable and re-enable RSS feed support: Disabling and re-enabling RSS feed support can sometimes resolve the issue. To do this, go to Tools > Options > Other > RSS Feeds, and uncheck the Enable RSS Feeds box. Then, restart Windows Live Mail and re-check the box.
  7. Re-register Windows Live Mail: Re-registering Windows Live Mail can sometimes resolve the issue. To do this, go to Start > Run, type regsvr32 %windir%\System32\wlmail.exe, and press Enter.
  8. Uninstall and reinstall Windows Live Mail: If none of the above steps work, you may need to uninstall and reinstall Windows Live Mail.

I hope these steps help you resolve the "Initialization of RSS feed support failed" error in Windows Live Mail 2011!