{"id":2108,"date":"2021-08-02T11:28:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T11:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=2108"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:06:43","slug":"windows-live-mail-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Live Mail Not Working? Here\u2019s How to Fix It Quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum mb-3\"><em>Windows Live Mail is a discontinued email client developed by Microsoft. Following the discontinuation of the Windows Live brand, users began encountering various glitches &amp; compatibility issues with this email client. In this article, we will address all those issues and discuss some of the common causes behind them. 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Windows Live Mail Stopped Working Issue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#Common_Causes_of_Windows_Live_Mail_to_Stop_Working\" >Common Causes of Windows Live Mail to Stop Working<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#How_to_Fix_Windows_Live_Mail_Not_Working\" >How to Fix Windows Live Mail Not Working?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#Fix_1_Adjust_the_Email_Account_Settings\" >Fix 1: Adjust the Email Account Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#How_to_Set_up_the_Email_Account_in_Windows_Live_Mail_Again\" >How to Set up the Email Account in Windows Live Mail Again<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#Fix_2_Repair_or_Reinstall_Windows_Live_Mail\" >Fix 2: Repair or Reinstall Windows Live Mail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#Steps_to_Repair_or_Reinstall_Windows_Live_Mail\" >Steps to Repair or Reinstall Windows Live Mail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/windows-live-mail-not-working\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Windows_Live_Mail_Stopped_Working_Issue\"><\/span>Symptoms of Windows Live Mail Stopped Working Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The user gets to know that their Windows Live Mail is not working properly when one of the following issues takes place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Users see error codes like <strong>0x800CCC0F, 3219, 0x800CCC0B, or 0x8007007A<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, the application might <strong>crash, freeze, or become unresponsive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Missing emails &amp; folders are one of the most common issues of Windows Mail users.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, users <strong>can&rsquo;t send or receive emails<\/strong> from their configured accounts.<\/li>\n<li>The application fails to authenticate outgoing emails due to missing server authentication settings.<\/li>\n<li>Emails might get stuck in the Outbox and fail to deliver to the recipient.<\/li>\n<li>Also, the application might <strong>fail to connect to incoming\/outgoing mail servers<\/strong> altogether.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_Windows_Live_Mail_to_Stop_Working\"><\/span>Common Causes of Windows Live Mail to Stop Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, let us identify the root causes of the Windows Live Mail issues to resolve them efficiently.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Network connectivity issues, such as slow speed or frequent disconnections.<\/li>\n<li>Wrong registry settings or missing registry keys can also affect Windows Live Mail.<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect POP settings, firewall blocking, or third-party antivirus suites.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, a faulty Windows Live Mail installation affects the connection to the server.<\/li>\n<li>A sudden server update can cause the mail app to become unable to sync.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, from the above causes, identify the reason you are facing issues with Windows Live Mail. Refer to the upcoming recovery methods &amp; choose a suitable fix as per the cause.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Windows_Live_Mail_Not_Working\"><\/span>How to Fix Windows Live Mail Not Working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we will mainly focus on the most effective fixes to resolve Windows Live Mail errors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reconfigure the Email Account Settings<\/li>\n<li>Repair or Reinstall Windows Live Mail<\/li>\n<li>Use an Advanced EML Converter Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read through each of these methods carefully and try them as per the cause of the problem. In case the manual troubleshooting does not help, it is better to use the automated software mentioned below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Adjust_the_Email_Account_Settings\"><\/span>Fix 1: Adjust the Email Account Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, even incorrect server settings can lead to the Windows Live Mail is not working issue. You can resolve this problem by removing the existing account &amp; reconfigure it with the correct server details. This method allows users to resolve the ongoing connection &amp; syncing errors in just a few seconds. Follow the steps listed below to resolve the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_up_the_Email_Account_in_Windows_Live_Mail_Again\"><\/span>How to Set up the Email Account in Windows Live Mail Again<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, run <strong>Windows Live Mail<\/strong> &amp; click on the <strong>Accounts <\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n<li>After that, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on the problematic email account &gt;&gt; select <strong>Remove <\/strong>&gt;&gt; click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click <strong>Email <\/strong>under the <strong>+ <\/strong>and <strong>@ <\/strong>icon to add the account again.<\/li>\n<li>Now, provide the valid email address &amp; password under <strong>Add your email accounts<\/strong> &gt;&gt; click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, in the <strong>Configure server settings <\/strong>section, enter the <strong>correct incoming<\/strong> &amp; <strong>outgoing server details<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, click <strong>Next <\/strong>&gt;&gt; <strong>Finish <\/strong>to complete the account setup.<\/li>\n<li>At last, <strong>restart Windows Live Mail<\/strong> &amp; <strong>check <\/strong>if the Windows Live Mail not responding issue is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Repair_or_Reinstall_Windows_Live_Mail\"><\/span>Fix 2: Repair or Reinstall Windows Live Mail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Windows Essentials Suite provides users with a built-in feature that allows them to repair their installation. This feature can fix Windows Live Mail not working issue without the need to reinstall it. If the repair does not work, you can simply reinstall the application to resolve the severe software conflicts &amp; corrupt installation files. Follow the steps below carefully to repair Windows Live Mail.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Repair_or_Reinstall_Windows_Live_Mail\"><\/span>Steps to Repair or Reinstall Windows Live Mail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> on your keyboard &amp; type <strong>appwiz.cpl<\/strong>, then press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, <strong>find Windows Live Essentials<\/strong> in the <strong>Programs <\/strong>and <strong>Features <\/strong>window.<\/li>\n<li>Next, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on Windows Live Mail &gt;&gt; choose the <strong>Uninstall\/Change<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Repair <\/strong>option and <strong>wait <\/strong>for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, if the repair does not resolve the issue, <strong>proceed to uninstall<\/strong> the application completely.<\/li>\n<li>After that, <strong>download <\/strong>and <strong>reinstall Windows Essentials 2012<\/strong> from a trusted source.<\/li>\n<li>At last, <strong>open <\/strong>and <strong>run Windows Live Mail as an Administrator<\/strong> in compatibility mode and re-configure your account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>As we know<strong>, <\/strong>Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft, and many users are considering migrating to Office 365. With the help of the <strong>Aryson EML Converter Tool, <\/strong>such users can easily batch-convert their EML files to PST format. Also, IT professionals can perform direct <strong><a title=\"Migrate EML files to Office 365\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/import-eml-to-office-365-outlook-web-owa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">migration of EML files to Office 365<\/a><\/strong>, Gmail, Outlook Live, IMAP, and other email clients.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the above article, we discussed some of the potential reasons for Windows Live Mail not working &amp; explored various manual troubleshooting methods to fix the problem. Now, the choice of method varies from user to user. For some, the reconfiguration works very well. Whereas others require reinstalling Windows Live Mail on their system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775653305998\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Why is Windows Live Mail not working after a Windows 10 update?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Most users started experiencing Windows Live Mail issues after installing the latest Windows 10 updates, which can interfere with the application&#8217;s compatibility and connection settings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775653326247\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. What causes emails to get stuck in the Windows Live Mail Outbox?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong>Emails may get stuck in the Outbox when you try to send media attachments from OneDrive. You can fix this by deleting the stuck email from the Outbox, using the Attach file option instead of the Photo album option, or reconfiguring the account.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recoveryfix.com\/blog\/troubleshoot-windows-live-mail\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775653346438\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. How do I fix the authentication error in Windows Live Mail?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Select the email account on which you receive the authentication error, click Properties, go to the Server tab, check the &#8220;My server requires authentication&#8221; checkbox under the Outgoing Mail Server section, and click OK.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775653374070\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Can I repair Windows Live Mail without reinstalling it?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Yes, the Windows Essentials Suite has a built-in repair feature that can fix Windows Live Mail not sending emails without requiring a full reinstallation of the suite.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775653382631\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. 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