Have spent hours doing what at least 7 answers are to get windows live mail back up and working and nothing has worked so far.

In the about section of the program it tells me I have Version 2011 which has been working since installed. Now cannot send or receive email. One Microsoft site said I had to download and pay for Microsoft exchange, then put all mail there then back later today. So I signed up for 4.31 per month did what he said and it still does not work. Now Microsoft will not refund the money.

So I am up a tree without a paddle. Communicate with office by email so can return messages with photos, Now nothing.

So someone who knows how to fix please send me the answer.

Also Microsoft tech said he will fix my free account for 52.00

Need to know also is there another system somewhere I can buy that is not Microsoft someone said a Mac buy have no idea what that is.

Thanks to all for all your upcoming answers

And why is windows live mail under windows essentials? Am I searching for a download in wrong areas?