Windows live mail not sending

Frustrating! Windows Live Mail not sending emails can be a real pain. Let's troubleshoot the issue together. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly. Try opening a web browser and accessing a website to test your connection.
  2. Check your email account settings: Make sure your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties. Verify that your email address, password, and server settings are correct.
  3. Check your Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings: Ensure that your Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings are correct. Go to Windows Live Mail > Tools > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Properties > Servers. Verify that the SMTP server is set to the correct address (e.g., outlook.com, live.com, or your email provider's SMTP server).
  4. Check your email account's sending limits: Some email providers have sending limits to prevent spamming. Check your email provider's website for any sending limits or restrictions.
  5. Check for firewall or antivirus software issues: Firewalls or antivirus software might be blocking the email sending process. Try temporarily disabling your firewall or antivirus software to see if it resolves the issue.
  6. Check for Windows Live Mail updates: Ensure that Windows Live Mail is up-to-date. Go to Windows Live Mail > Help > Check for Updates.
  7. Try sending a test email: Send a test email to yourself or a friend to see if the issue is specific to a particular recipient or email content.
  8. Check your email account's spam filters: Some email providers have spam filters that might be blocking your emails. Check your email account's spam filters to see if they're blocking your emails.
  9. Try resetting Windows Live Mail: Resetting Windows Live Mail might resolve the issue. Go to Windows Live Mail > Help > Reset Windows Live Mail.
  10. Try using a different email client: If none of the above steps work, try using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the issue is specific to Windows Live Mail.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.