Windows live mail error 80048820

The infamous error 80048820 in Windows Live Mail!

Error 80048820 is a common issue that can occur when trying to send or receive emails using Windows Live Mail. It's usually caused by a problem with the email account settings, the mail server, or the Windows Live Mail application itself.

Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties > Servers. Verify that the server names, ports, and authentication settings are correct.
  2. Restart Windows Live Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart of Windows Live Mail can resolve the issue. Close the application, wait for a few seconds, and then reopen it.
  3. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly. Try sending an email using a different email client or service to see if the issue is specific to Windows Live Mail.
  4. Update Windows Live Mail: Make sure you're running the latest version of Windows Live Mail. You can check for updates by going to Windows Live Mail > Help > Check for Updates.
  5. Reset Windows Live Mail: Try resetting Windows Live Mail to its default settings. Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Options > Advanced > Reset. This will reset all settings to their default values.
  6. Check for malware: Run a full scan with your antivirus software to ensure that your system is free from malware. Malware can cause issues with email clients like Windows Live Mail.
  7. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's technical support to see if there are any issues on their end that might be causing the problem.
  8. Try a different email account: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Windows Live Mail, try switching to a different account to see if the issue is specific to one account.
  9. Uninstall and reinstall Windows Live Mail: As a last resort, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Live Mail. This will remove all settings and data, so be sure to back up your email data before doing so.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider using a different email client or service.