{"id":42,"date":"2014-09-15T13:13:25","date_gmt":"2014-09-15T13:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sorcim.com\/blog\/?p=42"},"modified":"2025-01-01T00:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T00:12:59","slug":"0x80042108-error-message-windows-8-office-2007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sorcim.com\/blog\/0x80042108-error-message-windows-8-office-2007","title":{"rendered":"Fix 0x80042108 Error on Windows 8 & Office 2007"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re encountering above error please follow the steps provided in this article.
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Change Microsoft Exchange POP3 Configurations<\/b><\/h2>\n

You may have to check-up settings related to the Microsoft Exchange POP3 configurations as shown under. 0x80042108 Error Message, Windows 8, Office 2007 will not encounter again.<\/p>\n

For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Press Windows Key + X.<\/li>\n
  2. Click Run option.<\/li>\n
  3. Enter \u201cServices.msc\u201d in the Open textbox, press ENTER.<\/li>\n
  4. Scroll down the list box.<\/li>\n
  5. Right-click \u201cMicrosoft Exchange POP3\u201d service; select Properties from the context menu.<\/li>\n
  6. Select \u201cAutomatic\u201d option from the \u201cStart-up\u201d drop down box.<\/li>\n
  7. Click the Start button there.<\/li>\n
  8. Click the Apply | OK button.<\/li>\n
  9. Exit the Services tool, restart your machine.<\/li>\n
  10. Press Windows Key.<\/li>\n
  11. Click Server Management.<\/li>\n
  12. Expand To Do List node on the left-hand side panel.<\/li>\n
  13. Click \u201cConnect to the Internet\u201d link on the right side panel.<\/li>\n
  14. Configure Email and Internet Connection wizard will launch.<\/li>\n
  15. Select \u201cEnable Firewall\u201d option, and then click the Next button.<\/li>\n
  16. Click the Add button.<\/li>\n
  17. Specify the following values:\n
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    • Service Name: Microsoft Exchange POP3<\/li>\n
    • Protocol: TCP<\/li>\n
    • Port Box: 110<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Click the OK button.<\/li>\n
    • Click the Add button when the Services Configuration page appears.<\/li>\n
    • Specify the following values:\n
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      • Service Name: Microsoft Exchange IMAP4<\/li>\n
      • Protocol: TCP<\/li>\n
      • Port: 143<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Click the OK button, and then Next.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        For Earlier Versions of Windows:<\/h3>\n
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        1. Click the Start button, select Run.<\/li>\n
        2. Refer Steps # 3-10 from Windows 8.1\/ 8 user\u2019s paragraph.<\/li>\n
        3. Click All Programs | Server Management.<\/li>\n
        4. Refer Steps # 12-21 from Windows 8.1\/ 8 user\u2019s paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Check Internet Connectivity Problems<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Your computer may have encountered 0x80042108 Error Message, Windows 8, Office 2007 because of Internet connectivity issues. Inactive connectivity issues cause this error message. Diagnose your Internet connection with the Diagnostic tool available in Windows. If the problem is from Internet Service Provider (ISP)\u2019s side, you may have to contact him to check for damaged cables or other issues.<\/p>\n

          For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
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          1. Press Windows Key + X.<\/li>\n
          2. Click \u201cSearch\u201d option.<\/li>\n
          3. Type \u201cIdentify and repair network problems\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
          4. Click the Settings icon.<\/li>\n
          5. Open that from the Search Results.<\/li>\n
          6. The wizard will start detecting problems found with your network configurations, settings, and other connectivity issues.<\/li>\n
          7. It\u2019ll come up with different issues found. Repair all of them in order to fix 0x80042108 Error Message, Windows 8, Office 2007. Restart the machine for the new changes to take effects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            For Earlier Versions of Windows:<\/h3>\n
              \n
            1. Click the Start button.<\/li>\n
            2. Type \u201cIdentify and repair network problems\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
            3. Press ENTER.<\/li>\n
            4. Refer Steps # 6-7 from Windows 8.1\/ 8 user\u2019s paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Reinstall Microsoft Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n

              The problem arises when your Microsoft Office Outlook files are corrupted. Uninstalling and reinstalling the same would fix your problem.<\/p>\n

              For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
                \n
              1. Press Windows Key + X.<\/li>\n
              2. Click Programs and Features.<\/li>\n
              3. Right-click \u201cMicrosoft Office\u201d, select Uninstall button.<\/li>\n
              4. Follow the on-screen instructions, restart when prompted to do so.<\/li>\n
              5. Insert the Microsoft Office installation disc, follow the setup installation instructions. If you don\u2019t have an installation disc, download it from Microsoft\u2019s official website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                For Earlier Versions of Windows:<\/h3>\n
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                1. Click the Start button, type \u201cUninstall a program\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
                2. Press ENTER.<\/li>\n
                3. Refer Steps # 3-5 from Windows 8.1\/ 8 user\u2019s paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Remove Outlook Profile<\/b><\/h2>\n

                  In some cases, Microsoft Office Outlook profile is also corrupt. Rest assured your Outlook data files (.txt) will not be deleted, moved or changed. Delete the current profile which is usually comprised of Outlook configurations, data files, and so on. 0x80042108 Error Message, Windows 8, Office 2007<\/p>\n

                  For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  1. Press Windows Key + X.<\/li>\n
                  2. Click Control Panel.<\/li>\n
                  3. Press F3 to locate the Search Box on top righter corner.<\/li>\n
                  4. Type \u201cMail\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
                  5. Open that from the Search Results.<\/li>\n
                  6. Click the Show Profiles button.<\/li>\n
                  7. Choose a profile you would to delete.<\/li>\n
                  8. Click the Remove button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    For Earlier Versions of Windows:<\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    1. Click the Start button, select Control Panel.<\/li>\n
                    2. Type \u201cMail\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
                    3. Open that from the Control Panel results.<\/li>\n
                    4. Refer Steps # 6-8 from Windows 8.1\/ 8 user\u2019s paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Disable the Firewall and Norton Internet Security<\/b><\/h2>\n

                      Make sure that the Windows Firewall and Norton Internet Security are disabled. You may experience 0x80042108 Error Message, Windows 8, Office 2007 when these programs conflict with Windows or some other applications installed on your PC.<\/p>\n

                      To disable Norton Internet Security, please right-click its system tray icon and disable the protection temporarily- till you restart the PC or for an hour or two.<\/p>\n

                      For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      1. Press Windows Key + X.<\/li>\n
                      2. Click Search.<\/li>\n
                      3. Type \u201cCheck Firewall status\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
                      4. Click the Settings icon.<\/li>\n
                      5. Open that.<\/li>\n
                      6. Turn off your Firewall protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        For Earlier Versions of Windows:<\/h3>\n
                          \n
                        1. Click the Start button.<\/li>\n
                        2. Type \u201cTurn Windows Firewall on or off\u201d in the Search Box.<\/li>\n
                        3. Press ENTER.<\/li>\n
                        4. Disable the Firewall security protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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