How to Uninstall Windows Live Mail

[squid13]

I want to remove Windows Live Mail but it's not listed In Programs and Features. I can't find an uninstaller listed any where. How do you remove this thing from your computer. I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Hello squid,

Windows Live Mail is part of Windows Live Essentials. Run the uninstaller for Essentials, and you can choose which components to remove.

Hope this helps,
~Jonathan

 

[squid13]

Jonathan_King Thank You for your response, it worked. Learn something new everyday.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Glad it helps. Thanks for posting back.

 

[sheikh]

Jonathan_King i tried it with a foolish way... 1st deleted WLM(windows live mail) folder from program files, then shortcuts & then WL essentials. Actually i wanted to reinstall... & now whenever i run wlive installer it shows that i already have WLMail & WLMessenger.

i also deleted it from regedit but problem is same.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Does the program still show up in Programs and Features? If so, download Revo Uninstaller, and thoroughly uninstall it.

Then try reinstalling.

 

[tunasandwich]

To Jonathan_King,

I'm having the same problem as squid.
How do you find Windows Live Essentials uninstaller, though?

I'm getting that 'Essentials' doesn't exist on my computer, yet I have all the stuff it comes with.

Thanks

 

[Nem]

Hello tunasandwich and welcome to the forums.

x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer

x86: C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Installer

Look in there for wlarp.exe.

If not you can always download the setup from there site.

 

[tunasandwich]

Nem,

NOT HELPFUL GO HOME

THANKS

 

[Nem]

...

How was that not helpful i'm trying to help here don't gotta be rude

That's where the Uninstaller of WLE would be if you have it.

EDIT: and i've had this same problem i downloaded the setup form there site and re-installed it then the Uninstaller Were i mentioned above worked for me..and i was able to uninstall it.

 

[iseeuu]

...

How was that not helpful i'm trying to help here don't gotta be rude

That's where the Uninstaller of WLE would be if you have it.

EDIT: and i've had this same problem i downloaded the setup form there site and re-installed it then the Uninstaller Were i mentioned above worked for me..and i was able to uninstall it.

Nem;

Your post was helpful, the Installer was right where you said it would be. And after clicking on wlarp.exe, I got the option of uninstalling:



Good job.

Cheers!
Robert

 

[Jonathan_King]

Good advice Matt.

 

[Nem]

People these days...

Anyway, thanks guys.

 

[richc46]

Nem,

NOT HELPFUL GO HOME

THANKS

Nem, it has happened to all of us, including me. I was hurt when it happened, but felt a lot better when a respected member of the staff gave me rep, for having a very diplomatic answer. I think that you deserve the same as I received. Accept the rep with the hardiest of congrats for having the true 7 Forums spirit.

 

[iseeuu]

Nem,

NOT HELPFUL GO HOME

THANKS

Nem, it has happened to all of us, including me. I was hurt when it happened, but felt a lot better when a respected member of the staff gave me rep, for having a very diplomatic answer. I think that you deserve the same as I received. Accept the rep with the hardiest of congrats for having the true 7 Forums spirit.

Rich I would give you rep, except I must spread some more around!

Nice!
Robert

 

[richc46]

The fact that you went out of your way to tell me, even though you could not give rep, makes me feel just as good. Thanks Robert.

 

[Nem]

No worries Rich much appreciated...and along with that, that's why i love this forum/community.

 

[grneyes]

Hello tunasandwich and welcome to the forums.

x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer

x86: C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Installer

Look in there for wlarp.exe.

If not you can always download the setup from there site.

Thank you so much for posting this info! I've been trying to get rid of Live Mail for months but I still have a problem. My Windows Mail program will not allow me to set it as the default program so I can't open attachments because it wants to open them with Live Mail instead of Windows Mail. Is there some way around this?

 

[galaxys]

Thanks for the info (nem)! Have a new W7 PC and was able to unistall the Windows Live programs.
I did notice in Programs and Features these: Windows Live Signon Assistant, Windows Live Sync, & Windows Live Upload Tool. Not sure if these should also be uninstalled some how?

 

[Jonathan_King]

Thanks for the info (nem)! Have a new W7 PC and was able to unistall the Windows Live programs.
I did notice in Programs and Features these: Windows Live Signon Assistant, Windows Live Sync, & Windows Live Upload Tool. Not sure if these should also be uninstalled some how?

They are unrelated to Windows Live Essentials. If you want them gone, or won't use them, feel free to remove them.