Fix Outlook Error 0x800ccc90 – Send / Receive Emails Issue
From time to time, Outlook users set up multiple POP3 accounts in one profile. The result of this action is an Outlook Error 0x800ccc90 error when they try to send / receive an email for all accounts at the same time.
“Receiving’ reported error (0x800CCC90): ‘Your incoming (POP3) e-mail server has reported an internal error. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).”
In this article, We will explain the cause and solution of this problem.
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Cause of Outlook Error 0x800ccc90
This issue is primarily encountered when there is a limit to the number of POP3 connections that can be established at the same time. This limit is determined by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Also Read: How to Retrieve Emails from Outlook Archive Folder?
Resolution of Outlook Send / Receive Error
To fix Outlook error 0x800CCC90, your POP3 account can be divided into multiple send/receive groups. Subsequently, these smaller groups can be connected individually. Follow the steps below to resolve this issue:
Step 1. Click Send / Receive Settings >> Define Send/Receive Groups
Step 2. In the Send/Receive Groups window, go to New button. A new screen will appear, type the name for this group
Step 3. In the left panel, select one or more account which need to be added in the newly created group. Now select Include the selected account in this group checkbox as shown in below figure
Step 4. Select Send mail items and Receive mail items to fix ‘0x800ccc90 – your incoming pop3 email server has reported an internal error Outlook 2019, 2016 and below versions
Step 5. Now you have to select Download complete item including attachments as shown in the image
Note: Other Send/Receive Groups can also be created by using step 3 to step 5.
Step 6. Now, begin the process of sending and receiving emails for each group by selecting Send / Receive >> Send Receive Groups >> Define Send/Receive Group.
Solution to Fix Unable to Open Encrypted Outlook Email Error
Alternative Solution of Error 0x800ccc90
You can fix this by changing the port number of the server.
Step 1. Go to File >> Account Settings >> Select Email Account >> Change >> More Settings
Step 2. In the Internet Email settings, Select Advanced >> Incoming Server (POP3) >> Type 995.
Conclusion
The above solution may solve the problem. However, if you are still having issues with your incoming Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 receiving reporting error 0x800ccc90, then most likely the data file is infected or corrupted. An automated solution suggested for the same (Outlook Data File Corruption).
