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Importing dbx files to lm on windows 7

I have a folder of Carbonite restored OE dbx files on my desktop (windows 7) that I wish to transfer to LM. I have tried the recommended procedure and the files appear to have been transferred but I can't find them on LM …

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Windows Live Mail

Do I really need this (Windows Live Mail). If not, how safely can I delete this Program. Sam Tong

Unanswered Windows Live Mail Archived 0 answers Last activity: Jan 5, 2014

Can’t log on to my account…

I've changed and forgotten my password on my email account I've had for about 3 years and can't access it anymore. I've tried too many times guessing it. Tried sending reset emails but those accounts are parent emails an …

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Error Code.

Unable to send or receive messages for the Rocketmail (samkerrison) account. The connection to the server has failed. Server: 'pop.mail.yahoo.co.uk' Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC0E Protocol: POP3 Port: 995 Secure( …

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I want to get rid of Windows Live mail 2011

and install another email program. I have windows 7 home premium 64 bit computer and would like to know what allright with this system ? My live mail crashed, got it somewhat repaired via Microsoft but now I have excessi …

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Windows Live Mail fails to open

Windows Live Mail 2011 window opens saying "starting". Then follows Windows Live Mail could not be started. May not be installed correctly. Make sure your disk is not full or that you are not out of memory (0x80041161) A …

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contacts are being added automatically

When I receive an email from someone and several of his contacts are receiving the email the contacts that are also receiving his email are being added to my contacts. I have tried unsuccessfully to NOT add these contact …

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switch to outlook mail

Since the switch from hotmail to outlook mail using windows live mail most of the mail i receive on a regular basis is now going to my junk folders have 3 hotmail accounts and all are doing the same thing i have been abl …

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Windows Mail

I installed Windows Live Mail through Windows Essentials months ago but I uninstalled it soon after because it wasn't letting me log in. I'm trying to install it now (I need it for work), but whenever I run the installer …

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Changing names within Family Safety

We've been using our PC for ages with only one user account, but in an effort to sort out the parental controls at last we created another account, made it the administrative account and turned the old one into a standar …

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Where is the download for 2012?

44 days ago, I upgraded to Windows Live Mail 2011 (which is copyrighted 2010?) and I can say I'm happy with it. But I want to go further. Where can I find Windows Live Mail 2012 or newer, or Windows (Live) Essentials 201 …

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uninstall and reinstall live mail

If I uninstall the live mail from my Essentials package which was working fine until just now, have tried normal tricks, will I lose the mail that is on the hard drive? I intend to reinstall immediately after and hope to …

Unanswered Windows Live Mail Archived 0 answers Last activity: Jan 4, 2014

Why did my Live Mail reload EVERY email as new today?

I closed all open programs last night and placed the laptop in hibernate mode. When I turned on the computer this morning , there was a window saying the email couldn't connect to my server (Comcast). I closed the box an …

Unanswered Windows Live Mail Archived 0 answers Last activity: Jan 4, 2014

Transferring .eml files

OK, I'm lazy, didn't want to scroll through 50 pages of forum questions to see if this was addressed. I need to transfer e-mail folders from Live Mail on an old PC to Live Mail on a new PC. I understand they are .eml, no …

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WLM permanent “off-line” (continued)

Have seen posts from undeinerahapsody (28/4/13 & cathyMcD (4/5/13) . Got the elusive menu up , tried Tools & File but "off line" is never seen . Cathy said "thanks I found it" , but I cannot . Any help would be appreciat …

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Help!! Locked out of my Hotmail account of 15 years!!

I have a hotmail account (and have had for 15 years!) and i believe it was hacked and now I can't get in! I have gone through several attempts with the 'help' links on Hotmail and received emails back on my wife's email …

Unanswered Windows Live Mail Archived 0 answers Last activity: Jan 4, 2014

forgot hotmail login

i created a new account last night and i dont remember the user name i used. I know the password and the recovery email address but i havent even verified the new account yet

Unanswered Windows Live Mail Archived 0 answers Last activity: Jan 4, 2014