I use Windows 8.  I also use the Windows Live Mail client program where I download and manage my Verizon email account and a Gmail account for the school where I teach.

Recently when I have attempted to start my Live Mail client program, I see a pop-up window that indicates "Windows Live Mail is Recovering Database" or something like that.  (I have not memorized the message in the window because it does not last long and the program loads with the email without issues.)

A few hours ago I shut down my Windows 8 computer after closing all open programs.  I restarted my computer a few minutes ago.  However this time all of my email communications in the Windows Live Mail client program on the hard drive have disappeared.  

Does anyone know what might cause this?  Any help would be appreciated.

Anita