How to fix windows live mail error id 0x800ccc0e

The infamous "0x800ccc0e" error in Windows Live Mail!

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

Step 1: Check your email account settings

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to Tools > Accounts.
  2. Select your email account and click Properties.
  3. Check the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) and Incoming mail server (POP3/IMAP) settings. Ensure they match your email provider's settings.
  4. Make sure the Username and Password are correct.

Step 2: Check your internet connection

  1. Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly.
  2. Try restarting your router or modem to refresh your connection.

Step 3: Disable and re-enable your email account

  1. Go to Tools > Accounts and select your email account.
  2. Click Disable and then Enable to re-enable your account.

Step 4: Check for server issues

  1. Contact your email provider's support team to check if there are any server issues or maintenance scheduled.
  2. Try sending an email using a different email client or web-based email service to see if the issue is specific to Windows Live Mail.

Step 5: Update Windows Live Mail

  1. Check for updates in Windows Live Mail by going to Help > Check for updates.
  2. Install any available updates.

Step 6: Reset Windows Live Mail

  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features (in Windows 10/8) or Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (in Windows 7).
  2. Find Windows Live Essentials (which includes Windows Live Mail) and click Uninstall.
  3. Follow the uninstallation process and then reinstall Windows Live Essentials from the Microsoft website.

Step 7: Check for malware

  1. Run a full scan with your antivirus software to detect and remove any malware that might be causing the issue.

Step 8: Reset your email account password

  1. If you've recently changed your email account password, try resetting it to the previous password or updating the password in Windows Live Mail.

Step 9: Reinstall Windows Live Mail

  1. If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Windows Live Mail from the Microsoft website.

If you've tried all these steps and the error persists, you may want to consider using a different email client or seeking further assistance from Microsoft support or your email provider's support team.