1. Open Windows Live Mail by double-clicking your "Windows Live Mail" icon on your "Desktop" or by clicking the "Windows Live Mail" icon from the start menu.

2. To begin, choose "Safety options…" from the "Tools" menu. If you do not see the "Tools" menu, click "Show menu bar" from the "Menu" button.

3. Select the "Security" tab to continue.

4. Under the "Download Images" heading, uncheck the checkbox next to "Block images and other external content in HTML email" to allow HTML formatted emails to display properly. Alternatively if you would like to block HTML content, place a check in the check box next to "Block images and other external content in HTML".

5. Click "OK" to finish.