WLM still not connected after Essentials Repair, what do I do?

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WLM still not connected after Essentials Repair

Unable to send messages because notice of Not Connected. Looking up help online said to go to Microsoft Essentials and choose Repair. Did .. Repair noted as done Succesfully! but still shows Not Connected on WLM.

 

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Re: WLM still not connected after Essentials Repair

Are you sure WLM still even works? I thought Skype replaced it.