Outlook "Classic" problem

Question

Without any changes being made to my system, I am suddenly getting the following error message when trying to send/receive mail.

 

Task 'email address removed for privacy reasons: Folder:Inbox Check for new mail.' reported error (0x800CCC0E) : 'Outlook cannot download folder Inbox from the IMAP email server for account email address removed for privacy reasons. Error: Cannot connect to the server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'

I have followed all of the suggested solutions that I could find including editing the registry but nothing is working. Hope someone can help as this is a big problem for me.

Answer 1

Hi Neil,

I wrote 2 solutions here - kindly check them and let me know. Additionally, Microsoft is investigating the issue. I also assume you reconfigured the account later.

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2026/03/gmail-not-working-in-outlook.html

I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

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