Reviews of Windows Live Mail

1. 
   DoHickey

   Reviewing 14.0.8089.0726 (Aug 28, 2009)

   I couldn't get this to work on XP sp-3 either.
   I had to do a system restore to get my old version back.
   It kept saying not enough memory and disk is full.
   It was running in 3 instances in the windows process window, even after re-starting the computer.
2. 
   guru_v

   Reviewing 14.0.8089.0726 (Aug 20, 2009)

   To the person who says it won't install on XP - it does, without problems. I have installed it on a laptop running XP SP3, and a desktop running XP SP2, with all patches, save for the SP3 bundle. No problems in either case.
   
   as for changes, who knows, as Microsoft once again keeps us in the dark. There is nothing on the Live Essentials site or team blog. I actually wonder how Betanews got wind of it, as the product never gives a clue until much after a release that a new release is available.
   
   After the install, there is no list of changes,, and before the install, there is nothing indicating what will be changed, Typical Microsoft. It will take some time to sort out what has actually been changed - but as a long time user, I'd say it probably only affects the users of Windows 7, as I can't see many changes being made for help with the remaining Windows XP problems. Again, typical Microsoft.
   
   5 stars for being fairly good, and free. 0 stars for no word on changes, and no way listed to find out.
3. 
   Vimes

   Reviewing 14.0.8089.0726 (Aug 20, 2009)

   Upgraded my previous version fine. Runs well and it is a great client t use. Comparable to Windows other free mail clients and I do like the way it handles and inserts photos, very simple to use. I prefer it over Thunderbird and Eudora.
   Creating rules is still a little cumbersome and sometimes the font formatting / stle and colour fails to apply when replying to a person and writing within their text, if that makes sense.!
   I do miss the icons that were available in the earlier previews. I do miss being able to display your contacts in a list in the main pane like you could with their previous clients.
   Good newsgroup support.
4. 
   plasticpig72

   Reviewing 14.0.8089.0726 (Aug 20, 2009)

   Not a good start installs but will not run either on win9 or XP
5. 
   frankwick

   Reviewing 14.0.8050.1202 (Jan 15, 2009)

   This program shows promise but still has some unfinished items. The program works great and is reliable, but there are some UI elements which really bug me. For example, they removed ALL icons form the tool bar and the folder tree. As a result, it looks unfinished.
   
   Photo mail is a cool feature, but it needs more effects and options to feel complete. The photo borders are somewhat old looking. Outlook 2007 has great photo effects. you would think the LIVE team could borrow these.
   
   The junk mail controls are very good. On par with Outlook 2007.
   
   It's worth checking out. Much better than Outlook Express, Windows Mail (the default Vista version), and Thunderbird 2.
   
   When Win7 ships, there will be no mail client built in. There will be a link for you to download Windows Live Mail. So, we may see an update by summer.

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