Windows mail not sending emails

Frustrating! Windows 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 checking if you can access the internet.
  2. Check your email account settings: Make sure your email account settings are correct in Windows Mail. Go to Settings (or Options) > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Advanced. Verify that your email address, password, and server settings are correct.
  3. Check your email account status: Ensure your email account is not suspended or blocked. Check with your email provider to see if there are any issues on their end.
  4. Check for updates: Ensure Windows Mail is up-to-date. Go to Settings (or Options) > Help > Check for updates.
  5. Disable and re-enable your email account: Try disabling and then re-enabling your email account in Windows Mail. Go to Settings (or Options) > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Disable, then re-enable.
  6. Check for malware: Run a full scan with your antivirus software to ensure your system is free from malware.
  7. Check your Windows Mail logs: Check the Windows Mail logs to see if there are any error messages related to sending emails. To do this, go to Settings (or Options) > Help > View logs.
  8. Try sending an email using a different email client: Try sending an email using a different email client, such as Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the issue is specific to Windows Mail.
  9. Reset Windows Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Windows Mail to its default settings. Go to Settings (or Options) > Help > Reset Windows Mail.
  10. Reinstall Windows Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Windows Mail. Go to Settings (or Options) > Add or remove programs > Windows Mail > Uninstall, then reinstall from the Windows Store.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or your email provider's support team.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Windows Mail not sending emails!