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I can't access links in my email anymore
I had a problem with my computer a couple of days ago and it took that long for me to get it back up and running but not a lot of my programs are giving me errors and I can no longer access links in my email because I get the error message, "This…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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How do I open a .dat attachment on my Windows PC?
I have received an email with a .dat attachment. How do I open this?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2025-11-29T14:13:38.62+00:00
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Keith Brown
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2026-07-08T03:09:09.2533333+00:00
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aaditya dhimole
0
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can't change old email address
My account is linked to an old email address that is no longer functional. I went to add my current address, and it says I can't use it because it is already in use, but it does not display in, so I can't delete the non-functional email address
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2026-07-03T18:34:41.6833333+00:00
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Lin Morrisett
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commented
2026-07-07T04:21:21.59+00:00
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Emma1-N
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Emails outgoing not working
My email is [Moderator note: PII removed] @shaw.ca. After the last update on Windows 10, I am unable to send out emails.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2026-06-09T13:46:52.4833333+00:00
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Reinhart Evelein
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2026-07-02T03:49:49.8133333+00:00
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Sin-D
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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2 answers
Windows live mail replacement
G'day folks. What can I do to change our old Live Mail to something more up to date, please? We understand Microsoft no longer supports Windows Live Mail but we need something as a replacement. iiNet server error setting 25-04-26.JPG Our windows live…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2026-05-04T05:36:50.9833333+00:00
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Darryl Dove
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2026-05-07T06:25:36.9366667+00:00
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Vikki-T
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2 answers
how do I delete email accounts?
I have an inactive yahoo email that I cannot access and an active gmail that others can view that I want to delete on an old Windows 10 computer and the instuctions do not make it possible.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2026-04-23T15:22:16.2266667+00:00
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Cindy Voter
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2026-04-26T13:54:41.8966667+00:00
Vikki-T
9,685
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1 answer
How to fix the Windows 8/8.1 mail app not signing into Yahoo, Gmail and Outlook
I installed windows 8.1 off a USB recently and i cant sign into my Yahoo account, i tried Gmail, Outlook with the Hotmail account, and nothing has worked, I dont think i can ever see my mail ever again on Windows 8! also Skype wont sign in so i hope you…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2026-03-22T15:58:07.78+00:00
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theuserwithissues
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answered
2026-03-22T16:00:22.17+00:00
CrazyKats
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Icon on task bar
How do I get an Icon on task bar? I will be using the laptop occasionally & want easy access to this app.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2026-03-08T17:51:24.56+00:00
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Kathy Matt
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commented
2026-03-10T06:07:30.22+00:00
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Norah-L
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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3 answers
centurylink email no longer working in outlook
my centurylink email no longer working in outlook. cant get server settings to work form centurylink
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2025-08-27T18:13:34.8366667+00:00
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Karen Scott
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2026-02-17T12:20:51.0966667+00:00
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E Kraft
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Cannot start winmail on windows 7
cannot start winmail on windows 7--some other process like a virus scanner is using it. but i uninstalled norton
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2025-11-24T23:13:06.2633333+00:00
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cabjones
0
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answered
2025-11-24T23:13:13+00:00
AI answer
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Why am I locked out of hotmail account?
I am unable to log into my hotmail account, I have changed passwords but says it is incorrect and now I am locked out. Very unhappy with service and issue as I need access for important documents.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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Repeated Hotmail One Time Code Using Firefox
Win 7 and Firefox To Access Hotmail Google Chrome and Opera: Hotmail And Live Account Sign-in successful with password only.. Firefox: I enter my email address and it states 'We're having trouble locating your account. Which type of account do you want…
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How can I Upgrade Window Live 2011 on Windows 7 Computer
My Windows Live Mail 2011 stopped working. I can't send or receive emails. I have a Windows 2007 system. I can send/receive emails on another laptop that I have (Dell XP13). How can I upgrade the Windows Live Mail 2011 on my Windows 2007 computer?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2025-10-04T21:27:14.16+00:00
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Elizabeth Pacheco
20
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answered
2025-10-06T02:16:21.2133333+00:00
Elizabeth Pacheco
20
Reputation points
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My home computer has a sign in that is from my old job email that I can't access
I cannot log into my computer at home because it uses an email address from my old job that I can't access. I need the ******@linexoffranklin.net to be changed to my new account ******@gmail.com. How do I do this? Thanks, Andy
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2025-08-18T21:44:54.1566667+00:00
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Andy Karlon
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2025-08-19T03:13:30.1733333+00:00
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Haytham-C
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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1 answer
erreur 0x81000036 toujours en fonction sur Backup ordi
J'ai essayer de faire un back up sur mon ordi pour créé une sauvegarde sur une clé .Mais chaque fois c'est la même reponse erreur.Poutant windows me dit qu'un back up se fait à plus ou moins l'intervalle du mois mais il reste toujours avec la même…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2025-07-19T21:56:05.03+00:00
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Marc Poliquin
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2025-07-20T05:05:21.54+00:00
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Kai-H
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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IPad & lap top, know password but computer won't accept it. No option to change password on computer. Changed it on IPad a few times but computer it won't work
I MICROSOFT LOGIN PROBLEM I have a Lenovo iPad, know Microsoft password. Have a Lenovo Yoga Model G5030. Microsoft refuses my password. Zero option to obtain or reset it. Changed it again on IPad. Yoga still denies it is correct. I'm stuck in…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2022-01-24T22:30:59+00:00
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Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Cannot change hotmail password
I am unable to change hotmail password. I know my security answers. I can also go to the next step and when I put a new password, I get an error message that something is wrong currently. Please try again later.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2022-01-30T17:39:32+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Make Yahoo Mail default email client on Windows 7 on Edge
How to make Yahoo Mail the default email client on Windows 7 using Edge?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2021-12-16T21:29:57+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Application Exe windows compatibility issue
Hi, I create a windows project EXE using publish method in Visual Studio 2019. But that exe only works with windows 10, not run on Windows 8 or 7. Why should this compatibility issue occur? How can we build EXE that can be OS-independent?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2022-01-27T11:27:31+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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live mail setup for gmail accounts
i followed the setup for windows live mail setup for my new gmail account ...... but when done it fails getting my gmail folders because the server is rejecting my login ,,, any ideas?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2022-08-11T15:39:09+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:15:57.9633333+00:00
Anonymous