Microsoft Windows Live Mail

Windows Live Mail is an email client that resides on your PC. If you access your email through a program like this (Outlook is another example), your email will be saved as a small file on your PC.

Windows Live Mail is a discontinued email client developed by Microsoft that allows users to manage multiple email accounts, calendars, and contacts in one place. The service supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols. However, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows Live Mail in 2017.

What is the difference between Live Mail and Outlook?

Windows Live Mail has email and calendar capabilities. Outlook offers these, including tasks and notes. It does not have a programming interface and Outlook can be programmed using VBA code both from within Outlook itself and from other applications.

How do I set up a Gmail account in Windows Live Mail?

To set up a Gmail account in Windows Live Mail, open Windows Live Mail and go to Account > Email; enter your Gmail login details and follow the instructions to complete the setup.

How do I reset password of my windows live mail account?

  • Go to the Windows Live Mail sign-in page and click “Forgot Password.”
  • If you remember your email address, you will receive a security code.
  • Enter the code and click “Next.”
  • You can change your new password and click next and complete the change and sign in again.

How to fix Error 3219 (0x8DE00005)

Error 3219, followed by error 0x8DE00005 (a HEX code) for real errors, means that your Windows Live Mail can’t connect to Hotmail/Outlook or MSN servers to retrieve your mail. If the problem is not solved you can contact the Windows Live Mail helpdesk.

How to fix Error 0x8007007A While Sending Emails:

This “0x8007007A” error usually occurs when you try to send an email from Windows Live Mail with OneDrive media attachments. It will restrict the sending and receiving of emails with media attachments due to a conflict between Windows Live Mail and OneDrive.

How to fix Error 0x8007007A

  • You can delete stuck emails from Windows Live Mail Outbox.
  • Tried to send the media as an attachment. not an album
  • Repair Windows Live Mail program
  • Remove and reconfigure Windows Live Mail.

Windows Live Mail Not Working in Windows 10 or 11

It is not working due to email app server or connection issues, Try resetting your Windows Live Mail server or account. Click Account on the top menu bar and right-click on the account server you want to reset from the left sidebar.

Authentication Error 0x800CCC0B

It means that your email provider requires authentication for both incoming and outgoing emails. Users are unable to send emails due to Error 0x800CCC0B.

How to fix Error 0x800ccc0f Windows Live Mail

Log out and re-enter your login credentials – Windows Live Mail has a known bug that prevents some messages from sending with the error Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC0F. Try logging out of your email temporarily and signing in again. If caused by a defect, this will fix the problem automatically.

Contact Us

Still, getting issues? Dial 0800-090-3202 and speak with our Windows Live Mail expert. Our certified Microsoft expert team UK helps you to fix all critical issues over the phone.