Can't send emails from windows live mail 2012

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

Step 1: Check your account settings

  1. Open Windows Live Mail 2012.
  2. Click on "File" > "Account Settings" (or press Ctrl + Shift + A).
  3. Select your email account from the list.
  4. Check the "Account" tab to ensure that your email address, password, and server settings are correct.
  5. Make sure that the "Outgoing server" (SMTP) settings are correct. You can check this by clicking on the "More Settings" button and then selecting the "Outgoing Server" tab.

Step 2: Check your internet connection

  1. Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly.
  2. Try sending an email using a different email client or service (e.g., Outlook, Gmail) to rule out any issues with your internet connection.

Step 3: Check for updates

  1. Check for any updates for Windows Live Mail 2012 by clicking on "Help" > "Check for updates".
  2. Install any available updates.

Step 4: Disable any firewalls or antivirus software

  1. Temporarily disable any firewalls or antivirus software that may be blocking the email sending process.
  2. Try sending an email again to see if the issue is resolved.

Step 5: Check for corrupted email settings

  1. Try resetting your email settings by clicking on "File" > "Account Settings" > "Reset" (or press Ctrl + Shift + R).
  2. Follow the prompts to reset your email settings.

Step 6: Check for conflicts with other email clients

  1. If you have multiple email clients installed on your computer, try closing them or uninstalling them temporarily to see if the issue is resolved.

Step 7: Reinstall Windows Live Mail 2012

  1. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may need to reinstall Windows Live Mail 2012.

If you're still having trouble sending emails, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Microsoft Support or a Windows Live Mail 2012 expert.