0x800cc0f windows live mail

The infamous "0x800cc0f" error in Windows Live Mail!

This error code typically indicates a problem with the Windows Live Mail account settings or the connection to the email server. Here are some possible causes and solutions:

  1. Incorrect account settings: Double-check your account settings, including the email address, password, and server settings. Make sure they are correct and match the settings provided by your email provider.
  2. Outdated Windows Live Mail: Ensure you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail. You can check for updates in the Windows Update section of the Control Panel.
  3. Corrupted account data: Try deleting the Windows Live Mail account and re-creating it. This will reset the account settings and may resolve the issue.
  4. Email server issues: The error could be related to issues with your email server. Try contacting your email provider's support team to see if there are any known issues or outages.
  5. Firewall or antivirus software interference: Firewalls or antivirus software may be blocking the connection to the email server. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if the issue resolves.
  6. Windows Live Mail configuration issues: Try resetting Windows Live Mail's configuration by deleting the following registry key:
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail

After deleting the registry key, restart Windows Live Mail and try to access your account again.

  1. Corrupted Windows Live Mail cache: Clear the Windows Live Mail cache by deleting the following files:
    • %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Cache
    • %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Temp

After clearing the cache, restart Windows Live Mail and try to access your account again.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to try reinstalling Windows Live Mail or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or your email provider's support team.