been following the other posts.
 FYI
firefox
win 8.01 64 bit
windows live mail Version 2012 (Build 16.4.3508.0205)
error message
Unable to send or receive messages

Server Error: 3204
Server: 'https://mail.services.live.com/DeltaSync_v2.0.0/Sync.aspx'
Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x8DE20003

Have already :
run windows live mail trouble shooting.. issue found deltasynch settings may prevent sending/recieving mail....completed and fixed
exported emails and contacts
uninstalled windows mail ( wlarp.exe)
reinstalled windows mail

there are no emails in the outbox

still getting server error 3204 /0x8DE20003