Windows Live Mail 2011

Version 2011 (Build 15.4.3508.1109)
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I am unable to "paste" or Ctrl-V from the clipboard into a reply email.

I can paste into a new email, but I cannot copy a screenshot into a reply email - nothing happens.

Is this an issue or how can I resolve this please.

Running Windows 7 x64 on ASUS I7 laptop.

many thanks