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Did you have trouble solving your persistent problem with the Exchange Server client regarding an error when you try to connect? The error 0x800CCC0E is probably the most common error faced by MS Outlook, Outlook Express or similar email client users when communicating via email. This article describes the exact error that looks like this:
The connection to the server has failed. Account: ‘your_account’, Server:’your_SMTP_server’, Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure (SSL): NO, Socket error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800ccc0e
Resolving the IMAP error -0X800CCC0E
To fix the error, do the actions mentioned in the steps given below.
1. Check the Internet Connection
It is possible that the Internet connections are not correct. Check the Internet connection and make sure there is an active connection between the computer system and the Exchange server.
2. Check the settings for the Email Account in Outlook
This error can occur due to incorrect account settings, outgoing, username, and password. Thus, all account settings must be correct. When checking the account settings, make sure the username contains the full email address. The procedure for configuring the settings may differ depending on the versions of MS Outlook. You can therefore consult the Microsoft sites for more details.
3. Delete email messages if they look suspicious
Malicious emails can create problems such as blocking messages. It is therefore best to remove them from the mailbox by accessing them using the Web program.
4. Check the antivirus application & disable it
Another reason for this error may be anti-virus installed on your computer system for security reasons. Disable all antivirus, firewall, email spammers, or email scanning software running on your computer. Sometimes these types of programs prevent you from logging in correctly to your email account. Therefore, disable all programs until you start accessing your emails.
5. Check firewall configurations
Make sure your firewall is not blocking Outlook.exe from accessing the Internet. However, this method presents some security risks. So follow this method, only with caution.
