0x800ccc90 windows live mail windows 10

The infamous "0x800ccc90" error!

This error code is typically associated with Windows Live Mail, which is no longer supported by Microsoft. However, I'll provide some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue.

Error 0x800ccc90: "Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection"

This error usually occurs when there's a problem with your email account settings, server connection, or Windows Live Mail configuration. Here are some potential solutions:

  1. Check your email account settings:
    • Ensure your email account settings are correct, including the server names, port numbers, and authentication settings.
    • Verify that your email account is active and not experiencing any issues on the server side.
  2. Update Windows Live Mail:
    • Although Windows Live Mail is no longer supported, you can try updating it to the latest version. You can do this by downloading the Windows Essentials package from Microsoft's website.
  3. Disable and re-enable your email account:
    • Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties > Servers.
    • Uncheck the "Connect to my email account using a pop3 or imap" option, then re-check it.
    • Save changes and restart Windows Live Mail.
  4. Check for firewall or antivirus software issues:
    • Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the connection to your email server.
    • Try temporarily disabling your firewall or antivirus software to see if it resolves the issue.
  5. Reset Windows Live Mail settings:
    • Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties > Advanced.
    • Click "Reset" to reset the settings to their default values.
  6. Try a different email client:
    • If none of the above steps work, you can try using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the issue persists.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider switching to a different email client or service, as Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft.

I hope these troubleshooting steps help you resolve the "0x800ccc90" error in Windows Live Mail on Windows 10!