Exit works VERY slowly

[gogreen]

When I exit WLM 2011, the program stays on the screen, and the desktop icons appear one at a time again very slowly. I usually clear the screen and get back to the desktop with a Winkey-d or "show desktop" icon. But I shouldn't have to do that to clear WLM from the screen. This happens only in WLM. I tried a repair to Windows Live Essentials, but that didn't correct it. A restart didn't help, either. A few weeks back I uninstalled and reinstalled WLM 2011, and that seems to have worked for a few days, but the problem has returned. My nVidia driver is up to date. Any ideas on what's going on? Thanks.

 

[gogreen]

Uh, anyone? Please just jump in.

 

[Mashed1316]

Are you using any addons with WLM 2011?

 

[gogreen]

No addons. Addons like what?

 

[Mashed1316]

Msn Plus, A-Patch, could be related to that.. :huh:

 

[Gornot]

No, this either seems to be a common issue, or just a frequent "bug".

I have experienced the same thing any time I try to use (and get used to WML 2011)... In the end I just got back to v2009 and won't bother updating until MS kills support for that version.

 

[gogreen]

Punkster: Thanks for the addon information. I have no addons.

Gornot: Thanks for the information. Is there a site from which I can download a previous version of WLM?

 

[Mashed1316]

This is what i found on a blog, seems to be working and those are Microsoft links

Official Windows Live Essentials 14.0.8117.0416 offline setup

Download Windows Live Essentials 14.0.8117.0416 (134MB)

• Size: 141.399.376 bytes (134 MB)
• MD5 hash: 4f079107f0d6fa1921f8a2f989864ac4

Download Windows Live Messenger 14.0.8117.0416 (23.9 MB)

• Size: 25.148.416 bytes (23.9 MB)
• MD5 hash: 819ff00b35959f5100ff787ef9484936 (MSI file inside the downloaded cab)

There you go download one of those and see if the problem remains, if the problem is solved, then that was it... a WLM bug!

 

[Gornot]

I would recommend going to OldApps.com and download the online instealler instead. The files for v2009 are still available directly from Microsoft. I personally don't trust such offline installers, as they were never available by Microsoft (unless I'm mistaken).

 

[Mashed1316]

Hey Gornot! check the links yourself they're from microsoft... here..

http://wl.dlservice.microsoft.com/d...50-9598-AEE5D854A7EA/en/Messenger-ship-en.cab

You see? Microsoft offers both online and offline installers for their products..

 

[Gornot]

I guess I never noticed it, I've always been downloading online installers. My bad.

 

[gogreen]

I just want Windows Live Mail 2010 or 2009, not Messenger. Anywhere I can download just Windows Live Mail 2010 or 2009? Thanks.

 

[Mashed1316]

Here you go, gogreen!

Download Windows Live Mail

The latest 2009 Version (14.0.8117.0416), Offline Installer, from Microsoft, and... that's it

 

[gogreen]

Thanks, Punkster!

My idea here is to trash 2011 and use 2009. I think my computer originally came with 2010. Should I uninstall 2011 and then install 2009, or do you think it would be OK to install 2009 on top of 2011? I've backed up my email messages and accounts with Macrium, just in case.

 

[Mashed1316]

Actually, 2010 never existed, Microsoft named Version 14 as "Windows Live Essentials 2009 (Wave 3)" and version 15 is actually named "Windows Live Essentials 2011 (Wave 4)" so... :huh: i don't think your computer came with 2010 version preloaded.... Probably 2009

And yes, you should definitely uninstall your 2011 to ensure a clean installation of the 2009 one. Plus, i don't think you can "Downgrade" a product without uninstalling it.. upgrading it, yes for sure.. but for downgrading it you'll need to uninstall your actual version and install the desired one

Let me know how it ends, good luck

 

[gogreen]

OK, Punkster. Thanks. I'll get to it tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

 

[gogreen]

I downloaded the CAB file and extracted the MSI file. I installed WLM 2009, but after clicking "OK," I got the attached window. I tried to repair the installation, but the same problem occurred. Any suggestions?

 

[Mashed1316]

Well, about that error here's something i found on the Microsoft Forum

You need to uninstall Windows Live Mail.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/en-us

Follow this link to Mr. Fix-it.

This is however the wrong forum to get an answer for WLM. Just FYI.

Check it out and see if it works

 

[gogreen]

Nah. Doesn't work for me. Thanks, Punkster, for trying. Looks like I'm back to WLM 2011.

 

[roncerr]

Nah. Doesn't work for me. Thanks, Punkster, for trying. Looks like I'm back to WLM 2011.

The 2011 and 2009/2010 Windows Live Essentials Suites are not compatible with each other. You should completely uninstall "Windows Live Essentials" from Programs and Features" before installing the old version. Don't know what you mean by downloading .cab file since I thought the Windows Live Essentials setup file was a .exe:
Web Version Installer – English Language Version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive3/en/wlsetup-web.exe