Windows Mail does not keep options set

[RKelly5327]

I hope I'm not in the wrong place... I've tried to set up the Purge button from the Layout option and it won't work. The reason I was trying that is that I cannot get the option for emptying the deleted items folder upon exiting to work. I set the option under Advanced/Maintenance to do that, but it won't stay set. As soon as Windows Mail goes even to the Inbox, the option is gone and the Deleted items folder still has the same deleted items in it after the program is closed. As far as the Purge button goes, that never shows up after the option is set. I don't need it anyway if I can get the option to 'empty the Deleted Items folder upon exit' to work. I've had this problem before in 7, but eventually got it to work.
What's the solution, folks?
thanks to all.
Ron K.

 

[robinb9]

From what i have seen it is a bug in wlm that was never fixed, add it to the other non fixed bugs

 

[topgundcp]

What version of wlm are you using ? I have my wlm to purge all deleted emails upon close and it works every time.
FYI, below is the screen shot of the wlm version that I have installed in my PC.



EDIT: BTW, did you click on Apply from the Advanced Tab after you set the option ?

 

[davehc]

I think the op is discussing Windows Mail?

 

[topgundcp]

I think the op is discussing Windows Mail?

I am not sure if OP is talking about Windows Mail since Windows Mail will not work with Windows 8 unless you do some tweaking and it involves in copying some DLL file from Windows Vista.

 

[davehc]

Well, he might come back and explain. But I was thinking "mail application", which I do not use? Most certain is that he is not talking about Live Mail, as it has no feature called "purge", of which I am aware.

 

[RKelly5327]

Yup, the op is talking about Windows Mail, not Live Mail. Tweaking is what I did for sure. I had the problem in Windows 7, too, but kept fooling with it and eventually it worked right. Windows Calendar even works in Windows 8.1 via the button on the menu bar in Windows Mail. I'll keep playing with it like I did before and it just might get on the right track and work like it should. If anyone else has found the cure, let me know. Thanks to all and keep up the good work.
RK

 

[robinb9]

Well if i was you i would switch to windows live mail and see if it works in there for you, if not you could always go back to windows mail app

 

[RKelly5327]

I'm sure it would work, Robin. I just am not one who goes for the idea of storing info on the net, which is what Windows Live Mail does. The thing with Windows Mail not emptying the Deleted items folder is just an inconvenience. I can empty it on purpose, of course, so I do that. I like using stationery with W.M. too, and I don't think W.L.M. does that.
Ron

 

[robinb9]

I'm sure it would work, Robin. I just am not one who goes for the idea of storing info on the net, which is what Windows Live Mail does. The thing with Windows Mail not emptying the Deleted items folder is just an inconvenience. I can empty it on purpose, of course, so I do that. I like using stationery with W.M. too, and I don't think W.L.M. does that.
Ron

what do you think Windows Mail does? it does the same thing- if you sign up for a live account, it stores on the net but if if you use your regular isp it does not- you can delete it from the server
and yes you can use stationary on WLM, I have it on mine, they only thing you cannot do is put a picture on the settings part but you can put in a link for a picture
Also you can custominze WLM much better than the Windows mail app on 8

 

[RKelly5327]

Hey! Some of us are goofy, Robin. At least one of us is. Guess who that is. heh heh. I do have a regular ISP and don't leave emails on the server. I may try WLM at some point. I just haven't had time to look into it. I do appreciate what you are saying which is what makes me curious enough to try WLM. Thanks a bunch.
RK

 

[robinb9]

if you check it out you need to download Windows Live Essentials 2012. When it starts to install you pick the custom install and only check Windows Live Mail, btw I am far from goofy

 

[RKelly5327]

I was afraid of that, that you would say you're not the goofy one. That just leaves... uh... me. Oh my. Thanks for the tip on what to download.

 

[robinb9]

You are welcome