OK - we all know that Microsoft is messing with Windows Live.  Recently they changed the IMAP server and never told us.

I was able to fix this by using jFiredog's instructions - thanks!

NOW though I am having trouble sending messages!  I know the receipient are valid!  I haven't changed anything in my contacts and use these address all the time!  The error below was a result of sending my daughter, a saved contact, as message.  I've tried for 2 days and NOPE can't send it via Windows Live 2012.  HOWEVER if I open Outlook I am able to send the same exact message to the same exact contact.

I've seen a few other posts with the same type of problem so it's not just me!

Anyone have any idea of what is now happening?  

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