are they being downloaded in the background and not opened, without you noticing it?
http://email.about.com/od/livemaildesktoptips/qt/Identify_Your_Windows_Mail_Live_Mail_or_OE_Store_Folder.htm
no, even the one's i send out and then try to open them afterwards do not open, this has only been happening within the past 48 hours, and I dont remember doing anything with my comp in changing anything, thanks for replying and your kind interest