0x80070003 mail account setting out of date

A Windows error!

The error code 0x80070003 typically indicates that the mail account settings are outdated or corrupted. Here are some steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check for updates: Ensure that your Windows operating system and Microsoft Outlook (if you're using it) are up-to-date. Sometimes, updates can resolve compatibility issues.
  2. Reset mail account settings: Try resetting the mail account settings to their default values. To do this:
    • Go to Control Panel > Mail (or Mail applet).
    • Click on "Show Profiles" and select the profile associated with the problematic account.
    • Click "Reset" to reset the account settings to their default values.
  3. Reconfigure mail account settings: If resetting the settings doesn't work, try reconfiguring them manually. You can do this:
    • Go to Control Panel > Mail (or Mail applet).
    • Click on "Show Profiles" and select the profile associated with the problematic account.
    • Click "Properties" and then "Settings".
    • Update the account settings, such as the server names, usernames, and passwords, to match your email provider's requirements.
  4. Check email provider settings: Verify that your email provider's settings are correct. You can do this:
    • Check your email provider's website for any updates or changes to their settings.
    • Ensure that your account is active and not suspended.
  5. Try a different email client: If the issue persists, try using a different email client, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Apple Mail, to see if the problem is specific to Outlook or Windows Mail.
  6. System restore: If none of the above steps work, you can try performing a system restore to a previous point when the mail account settings were working correctly.
  7. Reinstall Windows Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Windows Mail. To do this:
    • Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features (or Add/Remove Programs).
    • Click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
    • Uncheck the box next to "Windows Mail" and then click "OK".
    • Restart your computer and then reinstall Windows Mail from the Control Panel.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to seek further assistance from Microsoft Support or your email provider's support team.