Yes! It was Gmail's "Less secure apps" that was causing the problem and now my folders from my Gmail account have successfully downloaded into Windows Live Mail. Thanks for your help!
Unable to Download Folders from Gmail Account
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I'd like to use Windows Mail to bring in my Gmail account and e-mails. However, after numerous attempts and following proper IMAP/or POP3 instructions, I keep getting this error. I'm able to see what is in my inbox, but not download folders that I have within my e-mail address that I've established using Gmail.
My user name and password information is correct, so what else could be causing this issue?
I've followed these instructions from Gmail themselves. However, within Windows Live Mail, I did notice that only the SSL option is available as opposed to TLS/STARTTLS. Could that be a problem?
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
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Anonymous
2017-04-05T20:37:50+00:00