New guy with info on "sandbox"

Every one may already know this, but this is the bummer that I got myself into. With out thinking I right clicked on Windows Live Mail Icon and choose “Always stay in sandbox”. As a result I have spent three days trying to find out what happened to all my email contacts and why I could not send, reply, or forward any email. Also could receive mail, but could not open any attachments. :-[ I have it all straighted out now. As embarrassed as I am, I though I should pass this little nugget along to the masses.
Ray

Thanks for the input Ray, If you don’t mind, post how you fixed the problem so other users with the same problem can find the answer.