How do i fix windows live mail error cose 0x800ccc79

The infamous "0x800ccc79" error in Windows Live Mail!

This error typically occurs when there's a problem with your email account settings, server connection, or email client configuration. Here are some steps to help you fix the issue:

  1. Check your email account settings:
    • Ensure your email account settings are correct, including the username, password, and server settings.
    • Make sure you're using the correct protocol (POP3 or IMAP) and port numbers.
  2. Verify your email account credentials:
    • Double-check your email account password and make sure it's correct.
    • If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA), ensure you've enabled it and have the correct authentication code.
  3. Check your email client configuration:
    • Ensure Windows Live Mail is configured to use the correct email account settings.
    • Check the "Outgoing server" settings to ensure they match your email provider's requirements.
  4. Disable and re-enable your email account:
    • Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties > Advanced.
    • Uncheck the "Use same settings as my incoming mail server" option.
    • Click "OK" and then re-enable the account.
  5. Check for email client updates:
    • Ensure you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail.
    • Check for updates in the Windows Update section of the Control Panel.
  6. Reset Windows Live Mail settings:
    • Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties > Advanced.
    • Click the "Reset" button next to "Outgoing server".
    • Click "OK" and then restart Windows Live Mail.
  7. Check for firewall or antivirus software issues:
    • Ensure your firewall and antivirus software are not blocking the email client's connection.
    • Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to test if the issue persists.
  8. Reinstall Windows Live Mail:
    • If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Windows Live Mail.
    • Go to the Microsoft website and download the latest version of Windows Live Essentials.
    • Follow the installation instructions to reinstall Windows Live Mail.
  9. Contact your email provider:
    • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team to see if there are any issues on their end.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "0x800ccc79" error in Windows Live Mail. If you're still experiencing issues, feel free to provide more details, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the problem!