Windows live mail server error 0x800ccc90

A frustrating error!

Error 0x800ccc90 is a common issue in Windows Live Mail, and it's usually related to a problem with the email account settings or the mail server. Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check your email account settings:
   • Make sure your email account settings are correct, including the username, password, and server settings.
   • Verify that your email account is active and not suspended or blocked.
2. Check your mail server settings:
   • Ensure that your mail server settings are correct, including the incoming and outgoing mail server addresses, ports, and authentication settings.
   • Check if your mail server is experiencing any issues or outages.
3. Disable and re-enable your email account:
   • Go to Windows Live Mail, click on "File" > "Info" > "Account Settings".
   • Select your email account and click on "Edit".
   • Uncheck the box next to "Enable this account" and then re-check it.
   • Save the changes and try sending an email again.
4. Check for updates:
   • Ensure that Windows Live Mail is up-to-date by checking for updates in the Microsoft Store.
   • Also, check for updates for your email provider's settings and configurations.
5. Reset Windows Live Mail:
   • Go to Windows Live Mail, click on "File" > "Options" > "Advanced".
   • Click on "Reset" and then "Reset" again to confirm.
   • This will reset Windows Live Mail to its default settings.
6. Check for malware:
   • Run a full scan with your antivirus software to detect and remove any malware that might be causing the issue.
7. Contact your email provider:
   • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team to see if there are any issues on their end that might be causing the error.

Some additional troubleshooting steps you can try:

• Check the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages related to Windows Live Mail.
• Try sending an email using a different email client or app to see if the issue is specific to Windows Live Mail.
• Check the mail server logs for any errors or issues related to your email account.

I hope these steps help you resolve the error 0x800ccc90 in Windows Live Mail!