How to fix windows live mail error id 0x800ccc90

The infamous "0x800ccc90" 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:

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 Server settings:
    • Make sure the Incoming mail server and Outgoing mail server are correct.
    • Verify the Port numbers are set correctly (usually 110 for POP3 and 25 for SMTP).
  4. Ensure the Username and Password are correct.

Step 2: Check your email client configuration

  1. Go to Tools > Options.
  2. Click on Mail and then Servers.
  3. Ensure the Server settings are correct (same as in Step 1).
  4. Check the Authentication settings:
    • Make sure Use same settings as my incoming mail server is selected.
    • Verify the Username and Password are correct.

Step 3: 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 4: Disable and re-enable your email account

  1. Go to Tools > Accounts.
  2. Select your email account and click Disable.
  3. Wait for 10 seconds and then enable the account again.

Step 5: Check for updates and reinstall Windows Live Mail

  1. Check for updates for Windows Live Mail:
    • Go to Help > Check for updates.
    • If an update is available, install it.
  2. If the issue persists, try reinstalling Windows Live Mail:
    • Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features (in Windows 10/8) or Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (in Windows 7).
    • Select Windows Live Essentials and click Uninstall.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
    • Then, download and install Windows Live Essentials again from Microsoft's website.

Step 6: Reset Windows Live Mail settings

  1. Go to Tools > Options.
  2. Click on Mail and then Reset.
  3. Follow the prompts to reset your email settings.

Step 7: Contact your email provider

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's possible that the problem lies with your email provider. Contact their support team to see if there are any known issues or if they can help you troubleshoot the problem.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "0x800ccc90" error in Windows Live Mail.