Windows Live Mail won't start - you can do that
With the help of Windows Live Mail you always have the latest news, mails and much more in view. However, if the program does not start, this may be due to the fact that an update for Windows Live Mail is required. Find out here what you can do in this and other possible cases.
Windows Live Mail won't start - what to do?
So that you can receive your emails again with Windows Live Mail, we have provided some tips for you below:
- Start "Windows Update" and look for the latest updates for your system.
- There may be an update for Windows Live Mail or your system. Therefore, install all available updates.
- It is often also due to a faulty graphics card driver. To do this, go to the manufacturer's website of your graphics card for further support.
- A simple reinstallation of the program can also quickly and easily fix the error. For complete uninstallation, we recommend the free tool Revo Uninstaller.
- Find the entry "Windows Live Mail" from the list and click on it. Then select "Advanced" as the method. Now you can start the uninstallation and then reinstall Windows Live Mail.
- In some cases, the "Microsoft Account Login Wizard" ended unexpectedly. To start it again, open the Task Manager and switch to the "Services" tab.
- Here you have to search for "wlidsvr" and then click on it. Then select the "Start" option and the service will start again so that you can use Windows Live Mail again.
- Alternatively, you can download and run the Fix-it tool from Microsoft.
This practical tip is based on Revo Uninstaller 1.95 and Windows Live Mail 2011 on Windows 7. In the next practical tip, find out what you can do if Windows Live Mail does not send.