windows live mail, i am trying to transfer the app from old HDD to SSD

[tonerjockey]

may be a little off topic, but just wondering if anyone has an answer.


i am trying to move the windows live mail program from one hard drive to another. i already have the contacts, so it is not that, but i want to continue to use the windows live mail. i upgraded an overflowing 500 gb HDD to a 1 TB SSD on a Dell OptiPlex. i loaded the windows start up disks and the applications and drivers disk, but the windows live mail isn't there.


I have also searched the old HDD and other than finding that file name, I don't see anything to copy. Microsoft web site says that the program was unsupported since 2012. I have looked into the other newer recommended email apps, like eM client but I have an old email I still also use that is the old Verizon.net, which went to AOL, and is a pop and imap program, and I tried many times to use the setup to load the settings and it wont work.


if anyone can suggest a possible way to locate and transfer the program I would be greatly appreciated.


thank you very much, Jim

[slimslob]

I could be wrong but I believe that Windows Live Mail was part of the OS. It may or may not compatible with Windows 10. According to ccm.net "As of January 10, 2017, Windows Essentials 2012 — including Windows Live Mail — is no longer supported on Windows 10. There is no updated version available for download."


You can download it from cnet.com or ccm.net. Windows automatic updates may delete it.

Windows Live Mail - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Download the latest version of Windows Live Mail free in English on CCM

[tonerjockey]

Hi slimslob. i forgot to mention, the operating system is windows 7 pro 64 bit. i reloaded the same operating system from the back up CD's. and even before any windows updates, the windows live mail link wasn't there as before.

i will try the cnet site and see if i can get it there as you suggested.

thank you very much for the help, Jim

[rthonpm]

Live mail was an add-on application. It's no longer supported as you've already learned.

You're better served moving to something like Thunderbird that at least has support.

Also: Windows 7 itself goes end of life in less than a year and is missing a lot of improvements in SSD wear leveling that modern operating systems offer. Even after you find a new email client, it won't be long before you'll need a new OS as well.


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[tonerjockey]

ok rthonpm, advice well taken. i suspected that was the inevitable. and now that i use both 7 and 10, it wont be a big deal. and i do believe email in included with 10, at least it was included when i picked up a mini tower with it.

have a nice evening, Jim

[MattL]

Mozilla Thunderbird for an email client, can easily backup and transfer to PC later down the line if needed using MozBackup. Been on the go for years.

[tonerjockey]

think you Mattl. i will try it.

have a nice day, Jim

[rthonpm]

Both Windows Mail and Thunderbird are pretty good as an email client for personal email accounts.

[slimslob]

Both Windows Mail and Thunderbird are pretty good as an email client for personal email accounts.

I have used Thunderbird ever since it first cam out. Prior I used Mozilla/Netscape suite. Forerunner to Thunderbird, Firefox and an HTLM editor all in one package.