How to fix
Message could not be displayed error
on Windows

I receive the Message could not be displayed on WLM in the inbox. It should be related to the low memory or disk space according to the error message full version. I tried to delete the folder, but I cannot even remove it. Can you help fix "Message could not be displayed" error on Windows Live Mail?

The Message could not be displayed error in Windows Live Mail is the problem that seems to annoy and frustrate people.[ref en-1] The problem of the message appearing out of nowhere is also creating issues with the server and keeping the user from sending or receiving any other messages. 

The Message could not be displayed error in Windows Live Mail can be related to incorrect POP settings and firewall or anti-malware solutions blocking ports. Disabling the firewall or security software for isolation purposes for a short time might show if that is the reason why you receive the WLM issue.

Message could not be displayed error in Windows Live Mail can be encountered in various forms because Windows Live Mail shows that you have a new email and clicking that reveals the message as the preview window. It is possible that the new email cannot open at all.

Some analysis shows that there are similar situations and different problems with the error, but we can also gather a few methods that help to fix Message could not be displayed error in Windows Live Mail. Microsoft's official support is stopped for this application, so ditching it entirely might be the solution for all the problems.[ref en-2]

If you want to properly fix the issue, you might want to go through the methods below that involve interference with some of the settings. Besides those solutions that show how to fix Message could not be displayed error in Windows Live Mail manually, there are a few quick fixes.

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Method 1. Empty the temporary file folder

• Trigger the Run box with Win and R keys.
• Try finding the %userprofile%AppDataLocalTemp.
• Delete all files in it via the Delete button from the Home menu.
• Restart Windows Live Mail.

Method 2. Turn off the AV protection to fix Message could not be displayed error in Windows Live Mail

• Hit Start.
• Then Settings.
  

  

  
  
• Find Update & Security.
• Go to Windows Security.
  

  

  
  
• Choose Virus & threat protection.
• Click Manage settings.
  

  

• Switch Real-time protection to Off.
  

  

Method 3. Check for Updates

• Open Windows Live Mail app.
• Go to Help.
• Choose Check for Updates option.
• Then restart to check the issue is fixed.

Method 4. Reinstall the WLM to fix Message could not be displayed error 

• Go to the Control Panel.
• Find Programs and Features.
• Right-click the application and choose Uninstall.
• Install the application from the official website.
• Restart the PC.

 Method 5. Try the System File Checker

• Type in cmd in Windows search.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  

  

  
  
• Type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter.