I have been receiving messages which contain a link, for example a verification of a sign up to a legit website like Bord Failte - Tourism Ireland to download photos or a link to a real estate listing from realtor.ca.

When they emailed me the link to click on to verify, it was not in blue (I was unable to click on it- it was just a bunch of letters and numbers). Someone told me that Windows Live Mail is blocking access to such links - if so, how do I unblock such links or is there another reason?