Hi everyone, I hope somebody can help!

I am running Windows 8.1 and it is currently updated as of today 29 August 2014.

As of 27th August 2014, I have been unable to open WLM to access my email. I keep getting a dialog box with "Recovering the Windows Live Mail database..." and then another pops up stating WLM has stopped working and the only option is to click 'close'.

I have come across several solutions and have tried them all, from creating a fixkey.reg file to uninstalling and/or repairing the WLM. Nothing seems to work. Not even a fresh installation of the Windows Live Essentials (complete) after not having it for 2 days on my system.

I can access my emails via Outlook that is integrated into my system, however, it is not always up to date, and syncing doesn't always work, unless I log into my Hotmail account via IE.

I would rather prefer to be able to use the WLM application as I find it easier and better than using Outlook (integrated software) or via IE.

If anyone has any help or can offer tips that would be greatly appreciated.