I can open WLM (recently set up in Windows 8.1) once and it works OK, but when I try to re-open it I get the box stating it is "...sending mail using Windows Live Mail" and "Not connected" and nothing else opens....

On occasions I can go into Task Manager and note that WLM has not  shut down so I can end the task and get it to open again.....what is going on? I tried to run Repair in the Programmes but it made no difference...

Any help gratefully received!! If I delete "Windows Essentials" and reload it, do I lose all my contacts, settings, emails etc???