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Fix: Windows Live Mail error 0x8007007A on Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Error 0x8007007Amay show up if you useWindows Live Mailto send and receiveemailson Windows 10. This error usually roots from a conflict between One Drive andLive Mail.

More particularly, this error mostly shows up when users try to send images, which are uploaded from OneDrive, in theiremails.

In this article, we look into some troubleshooting methods to resolveWindows Live Mailerror 0x8007007A.

How do I fix Windows Live Mail error 0x8007007A?

1. Switch your email server to another email client

The built-in email client that comes with Windows is decent. It has all the basic functionalities most people need.

But if you want more, or you simply have problems, errors , or bugs with it, it’s time to consider making a switch. You won’t lose any emails, and you will gain new features.

It’s a win-win situation if you chooseMailBird– winner ofMost popular mail alternative 2020.

That’s it. The best alternative to your currentemail client.

Mailbird

2. Delete Pending emails from Outbox

The first thing to try in order to resolve error code 0x8007007A is to delete all pendingemailsfrom the Outbox of your Windows Live account.

This solution is particularly for those who getting an error even when trying to send a simple textemailviaWindows Live mail.

Error code 0x8007007A will most likely not appear anymore. If it does, move onto the next solution.

3. Send images asAttachment, notAlbum.

The second thing to try is sending images as attachments and not albums. Doing this will almost certainly resolve Error code 0x8007007A. Follow these steps:

Hopefully this didn’t produce error code 0x8007007A. Just in case it did, move onto the next solution.

4. Remove and reconfigure the WLM account

Removing and reconfiguring yourWindows Live mailaccount could also help resolve error code 0x8007007A.

Try sending anemailagain. If error code 0x8007007A persists, move onto Solution 4 below.

5. Fix Windows Live Mail

Hopefully one of these solutions worked for you. If it didn’t try contactingMicrosoft Support.

Also, in case you have any additional troubleshooting steps you deem worth suggesting, feel free to do so in the comments section below. We more than welcome them.

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Fix: Windows Live Mail error 0x8007007A on Windows 10/11#

How do I fix Windows Live Mail error 0x8007007A?#

1. Switch your email server to another email client#

Mailbird#

2. Delete Pending emails from Outbox#

3. Send images asAttachment, notAlbum.#

4. Remove and reconfigure the WLM account#

5. Fix Windows Live Mail#