Be aware of some common issues with Windows Live Essentials

Windows Live Essentials is the bundle of software from Microsoft Corporation. It offers the applications like Bing Bar, Photo Gallery, Mail, Live Mesh, Family Safety, Messenger, Movie Maker, Silverlight, Outlook Connector, and Writer. It has integrated email, photo sharing, messenger, blog publishing, Windows Live, and security features. It is available to download free-of-cost.

Installation issue
During installation of Windows Live Essential software, the users may face some issues. The error code 0x8104000b or 0x80004004 is displayed saying ‘couldn’t set up the installer’ and prompts to check the internet connection. It can be rectified by refreshing the internet connection and making changes in internet options.

Removal Problems
The users face problems during removal of the software using Add/remove option using Control Panel. It goes on displaying the error message ‘Uninstall wizard failed to launch’. Removing them individually may rectify the issue. It can also be rectified by downloading and installing Windows Installer CleanUp Utility.

Problems during update
While updating the software collection, it is hanged up in the midway and displays the error code 800706BE. Microsoft has published a patch through which this issue can be resolved.

Email issues
The users experience that they are unable to open or delete the unwanted emails. While trying to delete the mails, an error message occurs ‘an unknown error has occurred’ failing to delete them. The users face problems sending the mails and outbox seems to fill up. Sending of photo email also seems to be troublesome. The import and export of contacts and calendars are also difficult to control.

Issues with attachment
The users face issues during download and upload of the attachment with email client. It is because Windows Live Mail blocks some category of attachment pretending it to be infected with virus. If blocked, an error message is displayed ‘Prohibited file type’ and can’t be opened or downloaded. It can be rectified via settings within security options.

Messenger issues
The users encounter the sign-in errors and get the error code ‘0x84cb000c’ or 80071392. It goes irresponsive and denies any pending invitations too. The users also face problems making video calls, chat, add/import friends and even changing their passwords.

Issue using Photo Gallery
The users face issues importing photos and videos to Photo Gallery. Users too face issues starting the application and saving the changes made to it, giving error code 0x80010108.

Windows 7 related issues
The users try to install Windows Live Essentials on PC with Windows 7 installed, but gets and error message. The users even face problems downloading the software on this platform.

Download issue
It is a great app. But the users face hard time downloading the product. While downloading it, the browser keeps on loading but no results.

Issues related with Windows Vista
When the consumers try to install Windows Live Essentials on Vista platform, they receive an error message with error code 0x80040705. It indicates that problem is with some Vista file D3DX10_42.

Expert’s advice
If you face any of the Windows Live problems, and looking for expert help, feel free to contact third-party Windows Live support. These experts can assist you with complete setup, install, update, upgrade, troubleshooting, and even removal.

Summary
Microsoft has been releasing useful computer applications since decades. Windows Live Essential is one of its best applications ever and offered free to download over the web. It offers all-in-one applications bundled with Windows OS. It is a very useful application for day-to-day operations and works well on Windows-based PC.