Laptop compatibility

[Coldicote]

My principal computer (desktop) uses Windows XP and Outlook Express. Recently I treated myself to a laptop which is set up with Windows 7 and Windows Live Mail - I also now have a router. For some reason the laptop does not pick up emails. Can anyone suggest please why and what I might do about it?

[rojash]

Two possible reasons sprint to mind.
1) You haven't copied over your account settings from the PC.
2) You are still collecting e-mails on the PC. (The norm is fro the e-mails to be deleted from the server after collection.

[Coldicote]

Thanks Rojash. I'll do some homework on it, but have a busy morning and may take some time to come back on this one.

[Coldicote]

I saw an indication saying 'you have one new message' but it disappeared when I tried to open it, so I later picked it up on my desk-top PC. There was also an indicator to view 'feeds', not that I asked for any or expected any, but I clicked and found 132 feeds waiting! Obviously I have a lot to learn and must experiment, but don't feel too 'chuffed' with my new laptop.

[AlBags]

Learn about feeds.
If you dl emails on laptop, they then will not be available to PC .. UNLESS you tell the laptop to 'leave a copy on server' and then leave PC email to delete them. (or vice versa)

[Coldicote]

Thanks AlBags. I'm learning with your help.