0x80041161 error live mail

The infamous "0x80041161" error in Windows Live Mail!

This error typically occurs when there's a problem with the email account settings or the email client itself. Here are some possible causes and solutions to help you resolve the issue:

Causes:

  1. Incorrect email account settings: Make sure your email account settings are correct, including the username, password, and server settings.
  2. Outdated Windows Live Mail: Ensure you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail. You can check for updates in the Microsoft Store or download the latest version from the official Microsoft website.
  3. Corrupted email account data: Sometimes, the email account data can become corrupted, causing errors. Try resetting the email account settings or creating a new email account.
  4. Outdated or corrupted Windows Live Mail add-ins: Add-ins can sometimes cause issues. Try disabling or uninstalling any recently installed add-ins.
  5. Windows Live Mail configuration issues: Windows Live Mail might have configuration issues that need to be resolved.

Solutions:

  1. Check and update email account settings: Verify your email account settings, including the username, password, and server settings. Make sure they're correct and up-to-date.
  2. Reset Windows Live Mail: Try resetting Windows Live Mail to its default settings. To do this, go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > Windows Live Essentials > Uninstall > Reset Windows Live Mail.
  3. Create a new email account: Create a new email account in Windows Live Mail to see if the issue persists. If it doesn't, try migrating your existing email account settings to the new account.
  4. Disable or uninstall add-ins: Disable or uninstall any recently installed add-ins to see if they're causing the issue.
  5. Reinstall Windows Live Mail: If none of the above solutions work, try reinstalling Windows Live Mail.
  6. Check for Windows updates: Ensure your Windows operating system is up-to-date, as updates often resolve issues like this.
  7. Try a different email client: If none of the above solutions work, you might want to try using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.

If none of these solutions work, you can try searching for more specific solutions or seeking help from Microsoft Support or a Windows Live Mail community forum.