Mail App Error: 0x800000000b – How to Fix It Once and for All

Last update: 04/10/2024

There is an important email to be sent, and you get error 0x80000000000b while trying to send the email. What to do now? First we need to understand the cause of this error.

The error occurs when your email program tries to configure itself. This error can occur regardless of whether you use Yahoo or Gmail.

The email app automatically tries to connect to your email server to retrieve settings. Sometimes this fails. We've put together a list of tips and suggestions to help you out. Let's get to work.

What can I do to fix error 0x8000000b?

1. Windows 10 Email Setup

Now let's add your email account to the Mail app. This will resolve the 0x800000000b issue. These steps will help you do that:

  1. Open your email program and click on the Settings button ;

  2. Choose Account Management. Next, click Create an account. Then, click the Advanced settings button.

  3. In the next section, Create an account Select the appropriate option Internet email.

  4. Next, enter the details of the desired email account.

  5. Click here to sign up. Wait a bit and your email account should be added to Mail.

2. Send an email to reset your email account

Error 0x800000000b can be fixed by restarting Windows 10 apps. Once done, you can check if the Mail app is working.

  1. Use the keyboard keys Windows logo + I. Click on the keyboard, and then open Settings.

  2. Please click on System. Then click on Apps & features . Select Send an email.

  3. Check Options for advanced features . It's easy to click on it.

  4. The site Options for advanced features Click here Reset.

  5. You can press the Reset button again . Click here to confirm.

  6. You can now close your request. Settings. Return to your dashboard.

3. Firewall access allows easy access

This could also be a possible cause of error 0x800000000b if you're using antivirus software or Windows Defender . So let's do it.

  1. Open Start Type Windows Defender Security Center.

  2. Please select Protect your network and firewall.

  3. Now choose to allow an application to pass through the firewall. Click here to change the settings.

  4. The list will contain all allowed applications. Make sure you choose the appropriate mailboxes: Private, Your Name, Public , Email.

  5. Please click Accept. You are now ready.

4. Firewall must be disabled

You can disable the Firewall to see if the error persists. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Reopen Windows Defender Center.

  2. Click on the link to go to this section Protect your network and firewall.

  3. Select a network profile to disable Windows Firewall.

  4. Run your email program now.

If your account is not synced, you can remove or add it. Follow these steps to do so:

  1. Enter your email address. Home Menu.

  2. You need to press the button to open the Settings app.

  3. Select your account and then choose Deleted Account.

  4. Afterwards, you will have to insert it again.

These solutions were helpful and we hope they helped you fix error 0x800000000b

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