Steps to get rid of MS Outlook Send Receive Error with ease
Common Microsoft Outlook Send and Receive Errors
There are a lot of Outlook Send and Receive Errors that can completely ruin your experience of using this email client. Some of the most common of these MS Outlook receiving and sending email errors are as follows:
1. Error Code 0: Outlook is unable to connect to the proxy server
2. Error code 0x800CCC80: None of the authentication methods supported by this client is supported by your server
3. Outlook Error 8004010F: Outlook data file cannot be accessed
4. Outlook Error 8004210A: The operation timed out while waiting for a response from the receiving server
5. Outlook Error 0x800CCC10: Address not known on server
6. The operation failed. An object could not be found
All these errors can bar you from sending or receiving emails. So, it is important for you to get rid of them as early as possible.
What are the reasons behind Outlook Send Receive Errors?
To resolve Outlook Send receive errors you should know the main cause behind such problems. Given below is the list of some common factors responsible for many Outlook send & receive errors.
* Poor Internet Connectivity
* Incorrect Email Settings (IMAP/ POP settings)
* Antivirus blocking Outlook from fetching emails from the server.
* Windows firewall not allowing MS Outlook to work properly.
* Problems due to Add-ins and extension in Outlook.
* Issues due to faulty Outlook PST.
Steps to get rid of MS Outlook Send Receive Error with ease
Before we skim through the steps to resolve Outlook Send Receive Errors, you should restart your PC. Many a time, a simple restart is what it takes to fix some of the most complicated errors. We also recommend you to make a system restore point before making any major changes to your PC.
Here is the step by step procedure that you need to follow progressively to resolve Outlook Send Receive Error in an effective manner.
Also Read: Outlook Tips to Boost Your Productivity
• Check your Internet connectivity
First of all, you need to verify that you are connected to a stable internet connection. To check the internet connectivity, you may load a website using any browser.
• Verify Spam settings to stop outgoing email in bulk.
Sometimes, when you try to send emails in bulk, one of the emails get stuck in outbox. This email blocks subsequent emails from being sent. To check this problem, you should follow the steps below:
o Open Outlook and select “Work Offline” option available under the “send/ receive” tab.
o Now, go to outbox and right-click on the email and then choose “Move to draft” or “delete”.
o Visit the “Send/ Receive” tab once again and uncheck “Work Offline”.
o Try to send the email again. Move on to the next step if the error continues.
• Disable Antivirus and Windows Firewall settings
Many a time, your Antivirus or windows firewall settings can also stop you from sending and receiving emails on Outlook smoothly. If the errors are occurring for a prolonged period then you should disable your antivirus and Windows Firewall.
• Disable Outlook Add-in and Extensions
We install add-ins and extensions to enhance the functionality of MS Outlook. However, now and again, these extensions can cause problems as well. Thus, you may disable them for a while and see if you are able to receive/ send Outlook emails or not.
• Repair MS Outlook Application
If the Outlook sending and receiving errors persist then it is possible that you might be using the corrupt Outlook app. In such cases, you need to repair MS Outlook application by the steps listed below.
o Go to the control panel and select “Uninstall Program”.
o Find “MS Outlook” from the list of install programs
o Right-click on Outlook and choose “Repair”.
o Then, keep following the instructions from the wizard that will appear on your screen
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• Make sure you are using the correct email settings
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Using the incorrect server settings is also a common problem which makes the users unable to send and receive email on Outlook. You should confirm that you are using the correct IMAP/ POP settings. The POP/ IMAP settings vary for all the email services. You may visit the official website of the email service you are using and find the appropriate IMAP or POP configuration.
• Mend Outlook PST file
If all the solutions mentioned in this post so far fail to resolve the error then you should check the Outlook PST. It is easy to repair Outlook PST using the MS inbuilt repair utility. You can also opt for various PST repair utilities available online.
Have a look at it: Repair Outlook PST File
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