Vista mail errors

But, if it is not the case, continue with these steps:. After configuring the outgoing email settings, try to send an email and see if the error still exists or not. Though most users are still using WLM with a little tweak, it will not last long, especially if you use Windows 10 or any upcoming version of Windows. But people always preferred to stay with WLM.

Windows Live Mail is still widely used by many people because of its simplicity. But, numerous errors in WLM often make it challenging and tricky for users to use it.

Here, we have covered some common errors faced by users in WLM and provided a unique solution for each error. Your email address will not be published. Home Products Offers Contact. Himanshu Goyal Updated On - 22 Oct George says:. May 22, at Umesh says:. I'm having the same issue, and I know in other threads you've pointed to McAfee as being a potential issue. I was able to get Mail running in the affected user account my running as an administrator, another tip I've seen.

However, we have another problem where it seems like Mail is retrieving new messages from the server, but they never appear in the Inbox and hence are never actually "received". My question is can installing Live Mail "fix" or avoid potential corruption or other exiting issues with Windows Mail?

I should note that creating another user account and setting up the email account in Mail in the new user account works fine, so far. Thanks in advance. Windows Live Mail is more robust than Windows Mail. However, that's only one possibility. It sounds like you may have changed the file permissions in the Windows Mail directory.

But, when I did a quick scan via McAfee SecurityCenter, it reported that there were no bad files, or so forth. Is there a way to un-do the permissions or any of the 'Security' tab settings , without using System Restore? I tried using System Restore to undo changes made, but I don't think that did me no good as for opening Windows Mail!! Like, any download links for any 'un-do' file properties making changes? I was just curious as if there was actually another way. Windows Mail.

Reply to author. Report message as abuse. Show original message. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message. After downloading Service Pack 1 I get the following error messages: "Windows Mail could not be started. Gary VanderMolen. Gary, Thanks for the reply. You're welcome. Sometimes it doesn't see your WM contacts, but that is easily fixed with a manual import.

Thank you both, Gary and Robert for your advice on a possible solution to my problem. You're problem with Windows Mail was rather unusual, with no ready solution at hand, which is why I advised you to switch to Windows Live Mail. Are you wanting to export mail solely for the purpose of safekeeping while you do a fresh install of Vista, or must the exported mail be available in OE?

Exporting for safekeeping is easy, but importing into OE is labor intensive, from what I recall. Others are more expert than me in this particular issue, so I'll leave it to them to respond more fully. Gary, Thanks for your reply. It depends on what all you want to back up, just emails and mail folders, or also account data and settings. Register now to gain access to all of our features, it's FREE and only takes one minute. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more.

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Please log in to reply. Posted 28 September - AM. ClosetStarTrekker Member Member 38 posts. Community Leader 26, posts. Posted 30 September - AM. Am I able to add extra formats that can be used to export to?