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Windows Live Mail not Sending Emails: These 5 Fixes can Help
Fix the problem and start sending emails again
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Is your Windows Live Mail not sending emails? A few factors may have triggered this.
BeforeOutlookappeared, Microsoft’s go-to email client was Windows Live Mail. However, the client has been discontinued, and problems have started to arise.
There have been reported errors, such as the impossibility of sending emails: neither replying nor creating new ones.
Knowing that you’re in a similar position, delete the failed message from the Outbox to clear the blockage. Once you’ve done that, check out some fixes below to finish the job.
Why is Windows Live Mail not sending emails?
There could be several reasons why Windows Live Mail is not sending emails:
Regardless of the trigger, it would be best if you succeeded using one of the solutions we explore below.
How can I fix Windows Live Mail if it’s not sending?
Before exploring the solutions, you may consider switching to a different service. We recommend Mailbird. You’ll see the latest emails from all your accounts in just one click. This email client makes it possible to connect with all your social media accounts.
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1. Disable antivirus software
2. Test spam filtering
The content of the message most often contradicts a spam filter from one of the servers.
To rule out this option, compose a simple new text message with a unique subject and a few lines of plain text. Then, send it from the misbehaving account to the same account.
If the message arrives, you should be convinced there’s nothing wrong. If it doesn’t, look at the bounce message you get instead.
3. Send the pictures as attached files
If you attempt to sendemails but failwith the error 0x8007007A in Windows Live Mail, the app cannot send any media attachments from OneDrive.
The latest updates in OneDrive caused this, so consider sending the images as attached files instead.
4. Use the same settings as the incoming mail server
5. Delete potentially corrupted emails in the Outbox
When Windows Live Mail keepsemailsyou try to send in the Outbox folder, and you know recipients are not receiving them, you most likely have one or more corrupted emails placed there.
This usually happens with the oldest ones, so start deleting them one by one.
The Windows Live Mail error 0x800CCC6A usually rights itself after a short while. This prevents sending messages out, but give it a few days, and things will likely return to normal again.
If fixing the problem seems too much, you can always change your email client to a better one. Check out thisexcellent listto find our top picks and choose the best fit for your needs.
For other questions and suggestions, reach out to the comments section below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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