Windows Live Mail is an improved E- mail client, that has worked on all the basic functions and added more to provide with more for its users.  Live Mail offers connectivity with most used services like Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, Gmail, and even your ISP e-mail service.  Windows Live Mail provides free access to Windows Live Hotmail, and integrates all windows live services.
Windows Live Mail basically works like the Outlook Express that everyone has grown used to. Therefore Windows Live Mail to stores the messages on your computer so that even when you are offline you can read and compose mails. It promises speed, and user friendliness. Along with virus scanning, blocking mailers and protection against spam mails it caters to your security needs too.