0x800ccc0b live mail

The infamous "0x800ccc0b" error code!

This error code is typically associated with Microsoft Outlook's Live Mail (formerly Hotmail) account settings. It's a common issue that can occur due to various reasons, including:

  1. Incorrect account settings: Make sure your account settings are correct, including your username, password, and server settings.
  2. Server issues: Live Mail servers may be experiencing technical difficulties, causing connectivity issues.
  3. Firewall or antivirus software interference: Firewalls or antivirus software may be blocking the connection to the Live Mail servers.
  4. Outdated Outlook or Live Mail: Ensure you're running the latest version of Outlook or Live Mail.
  5. Corrupted account data: Corrupted account data can cause issues with sending and receiving emails.

To troubleshoot the "0x800ccc0b" error, try the following steps:

  1. Check your account settings: Verify that your account settings are correct, including your username, password, and server settings.
  2. Restart Outlook or Live Mail: Sometimes, simply restarting the application can resolve the issue.
  3. Check for server issues: Visit the Microsoft Support website or the Live Mail server status page to see if there are any known issues.
  4. Disable firewall or antivirus software: Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus software to see if it resolves the issue.
  5. Update Outlook or Live Mail: Ensure you're running the latest version of Outlook or Live Mail.
  6. Reset account settings: Try resetting your account settings to their default values.
  7. Check for corrupted account data: Try deleting the corrupted account data and re-creating the account.
  8. Contact Microsoft Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

Remember to always keep your Outlook or Live Mail software up-to-date, as this can help resolve many common issues, including the "0x800ccc0b" error.