Solved Help with Windows Live Writer

karenandcollins

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I had to buy a new computer with Win 8.1. I was using Windows Live Writer on my old Win 7 one. Today I tried to download Windows Live Writer on this new computer & it tells me I already have a more current version on this one. I sure can't find it & probably don't know where to look. I'm a little frustrated because I really haven't figured out Win 8 yet. If anyone can help, I be sooo happy.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
Hi there, welcome to WindowsEightForums. :)

Click the :winkey: icon in the bottom left corner, then click on the circle with a down arrow on the next screen you should find it there.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
the only circle with a down arrow said Asus Install & that wasn't it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
ok, I found that, but didn't see anything that said Live Writer or Windows Live Writer
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
If I understand, it was pre-installed?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
When I try to install it from an online download, it tells me there is a more current version already installed & won't install
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
Check Control Panel/Programs and Features for 'Windows Essentials'.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
It shows it there, but if I do a search, it does not come up. I've searched the apps & the overall search everything. I'm beginning to think I should just delete it in programs & start over
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
Check if you have this folder(s) in this location:

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
When I look under windows live there are 5 folders but none have anything to do with writer. Is there any disadvantage to uninstalling windows essentials & reinstalling. I'm assuming that's where live should be.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
I'm wondering if you need to enable .NET Framework 3.5. Search the forum for a tutorial '.NET Framework enable in Windows 8/8.1'
It may help.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
It was enabled, so that's not the problem
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
Hmmm..., try uninstalling and reinstalling then to see if that works.
When uninstalling see if you get an option to 'enable' or 'repair' the current instalation.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
OMG!!! What a nightmare! When I went to uninstall Windows Essentials it said it was already gone, so I deleted the title & restarted my computer. Then I downloaded Essentials. When I tried to install it (only Live Writer) it got halfway thru & said it couldn't install. Looked up some more information online, deleted another file & tried again. After about 5 tries from different sites, it finally downloaded. Thank you for all the information you provided. You helped me keep my sanity.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus x551ca
    Memory
    4G
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    symantec cloud
Good to hear. Glad you got it sorted! :)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
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