Update for Windows Live Essentials Mail 2012 (KB3093594) kills WLM 2012

Anonymous
2015-12-11T22:43:54+00:00

Have been using this program for months now on windows 10 32 bit, and I get an email saying that MS are making changes to Outlook servers and to patch WLM 2012 and a download link.

I applied the patch and now after a few seconds of being open WLM 2012 crashes while updating the calendar.

Anyone know a fix for this? I have taken the patch off by repairing Windows essentials 2012 from the Programs and features dialog, but anyone know why this patch causes WLM to crash after a few seconds?

Tim

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-12-15T13:01:52+00:00

    There appear to be reports in this thread stating problem with update exists on 7, 8 &8.1 and not just improper application to 10.

    I use WLM2012 on a win8.1 64bit desktop. I have an @outlook.com account just for interaction with Microsoft and that is syncd into WLM with my main email account. Currently all works fine.

    Received the infamous email and was tempted to apply update in readiness for changes but, fortunately, decided to "google" the update for better understanding. Reports of problems with WLM post update stopped me in my tracks!

    Have Microsoft conceded this is a fundamental issue with update and announced a plan to revise it?

    OR is there a categoric assurance that update works ok on 8.1? Any plans for a further email / update?

    At present, I am taking no action with the update. What are the likely issues?

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-12-15T10:16:11+00:00

    Paste "Command Prompt (Admin)" in the Search Box in the Taskbar .....

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-12-15T10:11:16+00:00

    Just some additional tips:

    You can use Cortana to find programs. Just start typing in her search box and keep an eye out for things she finds while you type. And to run things as an Administrator, just right-click on any item and select "Run as administrator".

    You can right-click on pretty much anything - in the Start Menu or Taskbar... You'll find that you have many options to help speed you on your way. My favorite is seeing what files you've opened recently with a program. Very handy. :)

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-12-15T10:05:03+00:00

    Right-click the Start button. There you will see the option for a Command Prompt (Admin). That's the one you need to run. :)

    PS: Then Right-Click anywhere on the title bar and select Edit>Paste to paste the long command string.

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-12-15T09:47:40+00:00

    I can't find anywhere in the Start menu to "run" the command prompt.  I'm on Windows 10. Can anyone tell me how to find  where in the Start menu I can find the place to run a command prompt?

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