I am using windows 7 with Window's Live Mail 12.  I have been dealing with this problem for several months.  I get the following message: "Unable to send or receive for the BellSouth (xxxxxxx)account.  Your server has unexpectly terminated the connection.  Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity.  Live Mail ID:

0x800CCC0F.  I have followed several recommendations listed on the forum including setting up a new account.  It works once when I set up a new account but then the next time I get the error.  My wife has the same BellSouth account under her name and Live mail has no problem sending and receiving to my computer. My Settings are the same except for the  I would preferre not spending $109.00 to switch to Outlook.  I have had this same account for years without problem.