Windows live mail not sending emails

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem of Windows Live Mail not sending emails:

Step 1: Check your internet connection

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

Step 2: Check your email 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) settings:
    • Make sure the server name is correct (e.g., outlook.com, live.com, or your email provider's SMTP server).
    • Verify the port number is set to 587 (or 25 if your email provider allows it).
    • Ensure the Authentication is set to Use same settings as incoming mail server.
  4. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 3: Check your email account settings

  1. Go to your email provider's website and sign in to your account.
  2. Check your account settings to ensure you haven't exceeded any sending limits or have any issues with your account.
  3. Verify that your account is not suspended or blocked.

Step 4: Disable and re-enable your email account

  1. Go to Tools > Accounts in Windows Live Mail.
  2. Select your email account and click Disable.
  3. Wait for 30 seconds and then enable the account again.

Step 5: Check for Windows Live Mail updates

  1. Go to Help > Check for updates in Windows Live Mail.
  2. If an update is available, install it and restart Windows Live Mail.

Step 6: Reset Windows Live Mail

  1. Go to Help > Reset Windows Live Mail.
  2. Follow the prompts to reset Windows Live Mail to its default settings.

Step 7: Try sending an email using a different email client

  1. Try sending an email using a different email client, such as Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the issue is specific to Windows Live Mail.

Step 8: Contact your email provider's support

  1. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Windows Live Mail not sending emails. If you're still having trouble, feel free to provide more details, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the problem.