Windows Live Mail cannot display message after Windows 10 update

Anonymous
2020-07-18T21:58:04+00:00

My laptop recently updated windows 10 (I think #1909) on it's own.  After the update, my Windows Live Mail quit working.  It downloads the message headers/titles, so I know it's connecting to the gmail server, but when I try to open the message, I get the error, "Message Can't be Displayed.  Windows live mail encountered an unexpected problem while displaying this message. Check your computer for low memory or disk space and try again."  I have plenty of memory and disk space.  Thanks for any suggestions!  (And yes, I know I should go to a newer email client, but I have too much wrapped up in Windows Live and just want to fix it!)  Rick

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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2020-10-11T18:36:50+00:00

Yes, I'll modify the instructions.

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  1. Neil D 34,305 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-07-20T16:38:05+00:00

    You should consider Thunderbird Mail if you want to try to replicate what Windows Live Mail offered. As Windows 10 evolves WLM could well stop working all together. https://www.thunderbird.net/en-GB/

    I believe you can import WLM folders into Thunderbird.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-20T16:56:30+00:00

    Thanks for the suggestion--I'll check it out.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-20T22:22:21+00:00

    Rick, I found a link to download the live essential - https://softfamous.com/windows-live-essentials/

    I verified its legitimate link.

    Some users report here, reinstalling the software resolved this particular issue you are facing - https://www.sysnative.com/forums/threads/new-em...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-20T23:58:20+00:00

    Chander,

    Thanks so much for finding this link.  Unfortunately, this version of Windows Live Essentials does not include Windows Live Mail.  I appreciate you taking the time to try to help me with this.  I'm looking at new email clients and will just switch over.

    Have a good one!

    Rick

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