An error occurred while initializing mapi windows live mail

The infamous "An error occurred while initializing MAPI" error in Windows Live Mail!

This error can be frustrating, but don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue.

Here are some steps to help you resolve the error:

  1. Restart Windows Live Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Close Windows Live Mail, wait for a few seconds, and then reopen it.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure that Windows Live Mail is up-to-date. You can do this by going to the Windows Live Essentials website, clicking on "Download" and then "Update" to check for any available updates.
  3. Disable and re-enable MAPI: MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) is a technology used by Windows Live Mail to connect to your email accounts. Try disabling and re-enabling MAPI:
    • Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features (in Windows 10/8) or Add/Remove Programs (in Windows 7).
    • Click on "Windows Live Essentials" and then click on "Change" or "Repair".
    • In the "Windows Live Essentials" window, click on "More settings" and then uncheck the box next to "MAPI" under "Email".
    • Click "OK" to save the changes.
    • Restart Windows Live Mail.
  4. Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. You can do this by going to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > View or change account settings.
  5. Reset Windows Live Mail: If the above steps don't work, you can try resetting Windows Live Mail to its default settings:
    • Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features (in Windows 10/8) or Add/Remove Programs (in Windows 7).
    • Click on "Windows Live Essentials" and then click on "Uninstall".
    • Follow the prompts to uninstall Windows Live Essentials.
    • Once uninstalled, reinstall Windows Live Essentials from the official website.
  6. Check for conflicts with other email clients: If you're using multiple email clients, try closing them and then reopening Windows Live Mail. Sometimes, conflicts between email clients can cause issues.
  7. Re-register MAPI: If none of the above steps work, you can try re-registering MAPI:
    • Open the Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
    • Type the following command and press Enter: regsvr32 mapi32.dll
    • Restart Windows Live Mail.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or a Windows Live Mail community forum.

I hope these steps help you resolve the "An error occurred while initializing MAPI" error in Windows Live Mail!