Resolve Mail Error Code 0x80072f89

The Mail error code 0x80072f89 occurs mostly in the Windows Live Mail client while sending, receiving, or syncing email messages. If you’re also encountering this same error, then carry out the following troubleshooting methods to resolve it.

Method 1: Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

If you have a Windows 10 computer, then perform this method to resolve the error. If your computer runs on an older version of Windows, then go to the next method.

• Step 1:First, sign in to your Windows 10 computer as an administrator.
• Step 2:Now, open the Run dialog box and type the ms-settings: troubleshoot command.
• Step 3:Tap Enter.
• Step 4:Now, the Troubleshooting tab will open.
• Step 5:Scroll down the Troubleshooting tab and locate the Windows Store Apps option.
• Step 6:Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
• Step 7:Now, the troubleshooter will scan your computer for issues.
• Step 8:Once it is done, the scan status will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 9:Click the Apply this fix button.

Now, the Mail error code 0x80072f89 will be resolved on your Windows 10 computer.

Method 2: Set Incoming & Outgoing Mail Server Ports

• Step 1:Open the Windows Live Mail app.
• Step 2:Click Settings > Manage Accounts.
• Step 3:Select the email account in which you are encountering the error.
• Step 4:Click the Change mailbox sync settings option.
• Step 5:Navigate to the Incoming and Outgoing mail server Info section and set the port settings correctly.

Method 3: Reinstall The Windows Live Mail App

Sometimes, reinstalling Windows Live Mail will resolve this error. Based on your Windows OS version, the uninstallation procedure may vary. The section below explains how to reinstall the Windows Live Mail app on Windows 10.

For Windows 10

Uninstallation:

• Step 1:Go to the Control Panel section.
• Step 2:Select the Programs and Features option.
• Step 3:On the programs screen, select the Windows Live Mail app and click Uninstall/Remove.
• Step 4:Make sure to restart your Windows 10 computer after the uninstallation.

Reinstallation:

Resolve Sync Issues In Mail

• Step 1:Make sure that your Windows PC is connected to the Internet,
• Step 2:If required, disable the firewall and antivirus software installed on your Windows computer.
• Step 3:Disable Windows Defender Security Center.
• Step 4:Allow the Mail app through Windows Firewall. 
• Step 5:Re-add your account in Windows Live Mail. Now your Mail error code 0x80072f89 is completly resolved.