Can't send email windows live mail

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some common solutions to help you send emails using Windows Live Mail:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly. Try opening a web browser to see if you can access the internet.
  2. Check your email settings: Double-check your email settings in Windows Live Mail. Go to Tools > Accounts > Properties > Servers. Make sure the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) is set correctly. You can also try resetting your email settings by clicking Reset.
  3. Check your SMTP server settings: Ensure your SMTP server settings are correct. You can find these settings in your email provider's settings or documentation. Common SMTP server settings include:
    • SMTP server: outlook.com (for Outlook.com accounts)
    • SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com (for Gmail accounts)
    • SMTP server: smtp.yourdomain.com (for custom domain accounts)
    • Port: 587 (or 25)
    • Authentication: Yes (with your email password)
  4. Check your email account password: Make sure your email account password is correct and up-to-date. Try resetting your password if you're unsure.
  5. Check for firewall or antivirus software issues: Firewalls or antivirus software might be blocking your email sending. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
  6. Check for Windows Live Mail updates: Ensure you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail. You can check for updates by going to Help > Check for updates.
  7. Try sending a test email: Send a test email to yourself or a friend to see if the issue is specific to a particular recipient or email content.
  8. Reset Windows Live Mail: If none of the above steps work, try resetting Windows Live Mail to its default settings. Go to Tools > Reset Windows Live Mail.
  9. Reinstall Windows Live Mail: If all else fails, try reinstalling Windows Live Mail. You can download the latest version from Microsoft's website.

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