Windows Mail

I recently changed from Internet Explorer 8 to IE9. I use Windows Vista Home Premium Edition-X64 bit-SP2. I notice when I use Windows Mail I don't have a colored bar at the top of my message that is used to open all pictures contained in the message. I have no bar or pictures in my E-mail now. Evidently something was changed in IE9 to not feature this in Windows Mail. Can anyone out there in Cyber Land help me? Thank you.

As you know if you just downloaded IE9, you have the RC (Release Candidate). Basically this means that it is the final phase before the final release. Although it will have most, if not all, the features that the will be available in the final release, the RC is still being tested. Because I personally, do not have the desire to to test products for Microsoft, I am still using IE 8 and cannot test the problem that you described. I can and did Google the problem and found out that there are several others out there with the same question and did not receive an answer. To me that means that this particular feature is probably not included with IE 9 and some other security means is utiliized to see pictures.
Here is a list of new features included in 9. Read it over, any feature that may apply to your situation, and yet unknown to you, will be worthy of your investigation.
Best of luck
What's new in Internet Explorer 9? - Microsoft Windows

Alvin Myers said:

I recently changed from Internet Explorer 8 to IE9. I use Windows Vista Home Premium Edition-X64 bit-SP2. I notice when I use Windows Mail I don't have a colored bar at the top of my message that is used to open all pictures contained in the message. I have no bar or pictures in my E-mail now. Evidently something was changed in IE9 to not feature this in Windows Mail. Can anyone out there in Cyber Land help me? Thank you.

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I had the same problem with windows mail. I have searched the web and this forum for some answers.
Here is a short review of another person with the same problem.
Pros: The colors and depth of text is great. Quicker page fill and over all a great improvement
Cons: I still think it is slower than Chrome, but we will see. Also my Windows Mail lost it's ability to show attachments and I had to make several changes just to see my emails.
Summary: It is good. I don't think I would spend money on it, but it is an improvement over previous IE browsers. The mail thing was a pain and really they should give some instructions on this.

I went back to ie8 and everthing is back to normal with reference to windows mail.
I can say this much, you will need to double left click the subject line to open mail if there is a picture or video attached.
Then doubleclick the attachment in the e-mail. There is no paperclip that you can click on to get the pop up "Do you want to open this file etc". as before.
Also you can click on tools then options, then security and untick the Block images and other external content in HTML e-mail.
This should unblock all the e-mail that have pictures or videos etc in them.
I hope Microsoft will be addressing this issue.
Please post back if you find a solution. IE9 is very good and fast and I will use it later on. Good luck and this forum is the greatest for information and the people here will help all they can.

Alvin Myers said:

I recently changed from Internet Explorer 8 to IE9. I use Windows Vista Home Premium Edition-X64 bit-SP2. I notice when I use Windows Mail I don't have a colored bar at the top of my message that is used to open all pictures contained in the message. I have no bar or pictures in my E-mail now. Evidently something was changed in IE9 to not feature this in Windows Mail. Can anyone out there in Cyber Land help me? Thank you.

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A work-around :
Double click at the e-mail to have it opened on its own window. The " paper clip " will appeared.

Suggestion :
Time to switch to Windows Live mail.

Windows Live Mail download – 2009 and 2011

2009 version :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windows_live_mail/8305/

2011 version :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windows_live_mail/

t-4-2 said:

Alvin Myers said:

I recently changed from Internet Explorer 8 to IE9. I use Windows Vista Home Premium Edition-X64 bit-SP2. I notice when I use Windows Mail I don't have a colored bar at the top of my message that is used to open all pictures contained in the message. I have no bar or pictures in my E-mail now. Evidently something was changed in IE9 to not feature this in Windows Mail. Can anyone out there in Cyber Land help me? Thank you.

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A work-around :
Double click at the e-mail to have it opened on its own window. The " paper clip " will appeared.

Suggestion :
Time to switch to Windows Live mail.

Windows Live Mail download – 2009 and 2011

2009 version :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windows_live_mail/8305/

2011 version :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windows_live_mail/

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What do I need to do in preparation order to download Windows Live Mail.
Will it keep all my saved folders and contacts?

All of your email should be in the new email client. Dont bet heavily on that one, though.
How to Backup Emails in Windows Mail | eHow.com
You want windows live mail 2011
But there are many free email clients, not just the Windows brand.

If I had many emails, I would go with Thunderbird, but I stick with Live Mail, due to my infrequent mail.
http://email.about.com/od/windowsemailclients/tp/free_email_prog.htm

william gunkel said:

t-4-2 said:

Alvin Myers said:

I recently changed from Internet Explorer 8 to IE9. I use Windows Vista Home Premium Edition-X64 bit-SP2. I notice when I use Windows Mail I don't have a colored bar at the top of my message that is used to open all pictures contained in the message. I have no bar or pictures in my E-mail now. Evidently something was changed in IE9 to not feature this in Windows Mail. Can anyone out there in Cyber Land help me? Thank you.

Click to expand...

A work-around :
Double click at the e-mail to have it opened on its own window. The " paper clip " will appeared.

Suggestion :
Time to switch to Windows Live mail.

Windows Live Mail download – 2009 and 2011

2009 version :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windows_live_mail/8305/

2011 version :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windows_live_mail/

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What do I need to do in preparation order to download Windows Live Mail.
Will it keep all my saved folders and contacts?

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In my case, there was nothing to prepare. Same should apply to you.

1. WM ( Windows Mail ) and WLM ( Windows Live mail ) will co-exist side by side.
2. You can still use both e-mail clients for different purposes.
3. You do need to name one as your default.
4. WLM wil automatically COPY all your WM data such as contacts, messages etc to WLM.
5. What are in WM remain in WM. Nothing will be taken away.

I forgot to mention.....

Since you are used to Windows Mail, I'd suggest that you install WLM 2009 version.
Because you can basically find the options in WLM the same way as in WM.

WLM 2011 layout is very different and can be nightmares trying to do what you want.
I did had 2011 version, and I switched to 2009 version after 4 months of aggravation.

To give another view point, and all this is subjective.
I went from Windows Mail to WLM 2011. Although, at first, I did not like it, after the learning curve, however, I prefer it to WM. In addition, it is still supported by MS; your computer and your choice.