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0x800CCC79 Windows Live Mail Error ID: 3 Ways to Fix It
Discover expert solutions to quick fix the problem
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows Live Mail was one of thepopular email clientsof its time, but after Microsoft discontinued support for the software, errors were bound to appear. And over time, troubleshooting them has become more difficult. One such is the0x800CCC79error in Windows Live Mail.
The error message reads,The message could not be sent. The setting for your outgoing email [SMTP] server might need to be configured. To find the server settings for ’email ID’, please contact your email service provider.Let’s find out all about it!
What is 0x800CCC79 Windows Live Mail error?
The 0x800CCC79 error appears inWindows Live Mailwhen sending emails, usually too many at once. For some users, the email client throws the error at the launch and then automatically crashes within a few seconds. Here are a few reasons you are facing the error:
How do I fix error 0x800CCC79 in Windows Live Mail?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Change the account settings
When faced with the Windows Live Mail error0x800CCC79, most users were able to get things up and running by reconfiguring theOutgoing Mail Serversettings.
2. Temporarily switch to offline mode
Another trick that fixed the 0x800CCC79 error for many users was switching to Offline Mode and clearing any pending emails in the Outbox. Remember, theOutboxcontains the emails that were sent but never made it to the receiver due to an error, while those in theDraftwere never sent.
3. Delete and re-add the account
Many users reported that deleting the problematic account from Windows Live Mail and then re-adding it did the trick when getting the0x800CCC79error. But while you are doing this, head to your email provider’s dedicated website, and change the password.
Now, wait a few hours for the passwords to sync between the two, then add the account back to Live Mail. Most importantly, make sure the account configuration settings are in order.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
