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Hi,

Normally this error comes when you are sending any mail having some attachment.Sometimes when you send an attachment to somebody by Gmail, it will occur an error named 008, this is caused by the size of your attachment, it must be not larger than 25MB, now I will tell you about how to fix Gmail Error 008.

Symptoms:
While signing in or using Gmail, you receive this error:
Oops... (error code ###)


Cause:
A conflict with software on your computer, browser cache that needs to be cleared, or a temporary problem on the Gmail server.



Solution:
Follow the instructions below in the order provided. If they don't resolve your issue, you'll have a chance to report the problem to Gmail.
Which 'Oops...' error code are you receiving?

  • 007
  • 008
  • 009
  • 102
  • 103
  • 500
  • 602
  • 6413
  • Other code
If you see this error when sending an attachment, the attachment may be too large. Please make sure you're sending an attachment less than 20 megabytes (MB) in size.
If you've confirmed that the attachment is less than 20MB, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.
Please select any security applications you have installed for further instructions.

  • BellSouth Internet Security//Here i selected this one
  • eTrust EZ Firewall
  • Freedom Privacy and Security
  • Kerio
  • McAfee
  • Norton
  • Proxomitron
  • Telus
  • ZoneAlarm Pro
  • None of the above
Please disable your BellSouth Popup Blocker by following these steps:
  1. Click Start from your system tray and select Run...
  2. Type cmd and click Okay
  3. Type cd c:Program Files//BellSouth/BellSouth Internet Security and press Enter.
  4. Type regsvr32.exe/u pkr.dll and press Enter
If the above steps didn't resolve the issue, you can see if a browser extension or toolbar may be causing the problem. Browser extensions and toolbars are intended to enhance browser functionality, but they can interfere with Gmail.
Please select any extensions you have installed for further instructions.

  • Better Gmail
  • Firebug
  • None of the above
The Better Gmail browser extension may interfere with Gmail. If you are experiencing problems, please upgrade to Better Gmail 2
If you're still experiencing problems, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve many issues in Gmail. Select your browser below for instructions.
What browser do you use?

  • Google Chrome//Here i selected this one
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Safari
  • None of the above
In Google Chrome for Windows and Linux:
  1. Click the Tools menu tools menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select the Under the Hood tab.
  4. Select Clear browsing data.
  5. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox
  6. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  7. Click Clear browsing data.
In Google Chrome for Macs:
  1. Select Chrome > Clear Browsing Data on the menu bar.
  2. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox.
  3. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  4. Click Clear Browsing data.
Did this fix the problem?

  • Yes//Here i selected this one
  • No
We're glad to hear your problem has been resolved. Return to Gmail.

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Oops... a server error occurred and your email was not sent. (#008)
do the basic first like restart your modem and device..sometimes this will work to flush cache and refresh the connection.
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following Solution No. 3 mention on this website https://www.errorsolutions.tech/error/gmail-server-error-code-007/
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Sending email failed. Error code; #008.
Hi,

Normally this error comes when you are sending any mail having some attachment.Sometimes when you send an attachment to somebody by Gmail, it will occur an error named 008, this is caused by the size of your attachment, it must be not larger than 25MB, now I will tell you about how to fix Gmail Error 008.

Symptoms:
While signing in or using Gmail, you receive this error:
Oops... (error code ###)


Cause:
A conflict with software on your computer, browser cache that needs to be cleared, or a temporary problem on the Gmail server.



Solution:
Follow the instructions below in the order provided. If they don't resolve your issue, you'll have a chance to report the problem to Gmail.
Which 'Oops...' error code are you receiving?

  • 007
  • 008
  • 009
  • 102
  • 103
  • 500
  • 602
  • 6413
  • Other code
If you see this error when sending an attachment, the attachment may be too large. Please make sure you're sending an attachment less than 20 megabytes (MB) in size.
If you've confirmed that the attachment is less than 20MB, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.
Please select any security applications you have installed for further instructions.

  • BellSouth Internet Security//Here i selected this one
  • eTrust EZ Firewall
  • Freedom Privacy and Security
  • Kerio
  • McAfee
  • Norton
  • Proxomitron
  • Telus
  • ZoneAlarm Pro
  • None of the above
Please disable your BellSouth Popup Blocker by following these steps:
  1. Click Start from your system tray and select Run...
  2. Type cmd and click Okay
  3. Type cd c:Program Files//BellSouth/BellSouth Internet Security and press Enter.
  4. Type regsvr32.exe/u pkr.dll and press Enter
If the above steps didn't resolve the issue, you can see if a browser extension or toolbar may be causing the problem. Browser extensions and toolbars are intended to enhance browser functionality, but they can interfere with Gmail.
Please select any extensions you have installed for further instructions.

  • Better Gmail
  • Firebug
  • None of the above
The Better Gmail browser extension may interfere with Gmail. If you are experiencing problems, please upgrade to Better Gmail 2
If you're still experiencing problems, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve many issues in Gmail. Select your browser below for instructions.
What browser do you use?

  • Google Chrome//Here i selected this one
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Safari
  • None of the above
In Google Chrome for Windows and Linux:
  1. Click the Tools menu tools menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select the Under the Hood tab.
  4. Select Clear browsing data.
  5. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox
  6. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  7. Click Clear browsing data.
In Google Chrome for Macs:
  1. Select Chrome > Clear Browsing Data on the menu bar.
  2. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox.
  3. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  4. Click Clear Browsing data.
Did this fix the problem?

  • Yes//Here i selected this one
  • No
We're glad to hear your problem has been resolved. Return to Gmail
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I tried to go to my g-mail account and got the message problem #008. What is this and what can I do? I'm not technically inclined at all, need step by easy step help. Not dumb but recovering from a stroke....
Hi,

Normally this error comes when you are sending any mail having some attachment.Sometimes when you send an attachment to somebody by Gmail, it will occur an error named 008, this is caused by the size of your attachment, it must be not larger than 25MB, now I will tell you about how to fix Gmail Error 008.

Symptoms:
While signing in or using Gmail, you receive this error:
Oops... (error code ###)


Cause:
A conflict with software on your computer, browser cache that needs to be cleared, or a temporary problem on the Gmail server.



Solution:
Follow the instructions below in the order provided. If they don't resolve your issue, you'll have a chance to report the problem to Gmail.

Which 'Oops...' error code are you receiving?

  • 007
  • 008
  • 009
  • 102
  • 103
  • 500
  • 602
  • 6413
  • Other code
If you see this error when sending an attachment, the attachment may be too large. Please make sure you're sending an attachment less than 20 megabytes (MB) in size.
If you've confirmed that the attachment is less than 20MB, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.

Please select any security applications you have installed for further instructions.

  • BellSouth Internet Security//Here i selected this one
  • eTrust EZ Firewall
  • Freedom Privacy and Security
  • Kerio
  • McAfee
  • Norton
  • Proxomitron
  • Telus
  • ZoneAlarm Pro
  • None of the above
Please disable your BellSouth Popup Blocker by following these steps:
  1. Click Start from your system tray and select Run...
  2. Type cmd and click Okay
  3. Type cd c:Program Files//BellSouth/BellSouth Internet Security and press Enter.
  4. Type regsvr32.exe/u pkr.dll and press Enter
If the above steps didn't resolve the issue, you can see if a browser extension or toolbar may be causing the problem. Browser extensions and toolbars are intended to enhance browser functionality, but they can interfere with Gmail.

Please select any extensions you have installed for further instructions.

  • Better Gmail
  • Firebug
  • None of the above
The Better Gmail browser extension may interfere with Gmail. If you are experiencing problems, please upgrade to Better Gmail 2
If you're still experiencing problems, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve many issues in Gmail. Select your browser below for instructions.

What browser do you use?

  • Google Chrome//Here i selected this one
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Safari
  • None of the above
In Google Chrome for Windows and Linux:
  1. Click the Tools menu tools menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select the Under the Hood tab.
  4. Select Clear browsing data.
  5. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox
  6. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  7. Click Clear browsing data.
In Google Chrome for Macs:
  1. Select Chrome > Clear Browsing Data on the menu bar.
  2. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox.
  3. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  4. Click Clear Browsing data.

Did this fix the problem?

  • Yes//Here i selected this one
  • No
We're glad to hear your problem has been resolved. Return to Gmail.
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Code oo8. please advise how to solve this problem
Hi,

Normally this error comes when you are sending any mail having some attachment.Sometimes when you send an attachment to somebody by Gmail, it will occur an error named 008, this is caused by the size of your attachment, it must be not larger than 25MB, now I will tell you about how to fix Gmail Error 008.

Symptoms:
While signing in or using Gmail, you receive this error:
Oops... (error code ###)


Cause:
A conflict with software on your computer, browser cache that needs to be cleared, or a temporary problem on the Gmail server.



Solution:
Follow the instructions below in the order provided. If they don't resolve your issue, you'll have a chance to report the problem to Gmail.
Which 'Oops...' error code are you receiving?

  • 007
  • 008
  • 009
  • 102
  • 103
  • 500
  • 602
  • 6413
  • Other code
If you see this error when sending an attachment, the attachment may be too large. Please make sure you're sending an attachment less than 20 megabytes (MB) in size.
If you've confirmed that the attachment is less than 20MB, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.
Please select any security applications you have installed for further instructions.

  • BellSouth Internet Security//Here i selected this one
  • eTrust EZ Firewall
  • Freedom Privacy and Security
  • Kerio
  • McAfee
  • Norton
  • Proxomitron
  • Telus
  • ZoneAlarm Pro
  • None of the above
Please disable your BellSouth Popup Blocker by following these steps:
  1. Click Start from your system tray and select Run...
  2. Type cmd and click Okay
  3. Type cd c:Program Files//BellSouth/BellSouth Internet Security and press Enter.
  4. Type regsvr32.exe/u pkr.dll and press Enter
If the above steps didn't resolve the issue, you can see if a browser extension or toolbar may be causing the problem. Browser extensions and toolbars are intended to enhance browser functionality, but they can interfere with Gmail.
Please select any extensions you have installed for further instructions.

  • Better Gmail
  • Firebug
  • None of the above
The Better Gmail browser extension may interfere with Gmail. If you are experiencing problems, please upgrade to Better Gmail 2
If you're still experiencing problems, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve many issues in Gmail. Select your browser below for instructions.
What browser do you use?

  • Google Chrome//Here i selected this one
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Safari
  • None of the above
In Google Chrome for Windows and Linux:
  1. Click the Tools menu tools menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select the Under the Hood tab.
  4. Select Clear browsing data.
  5. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox
  6. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  7. Click Clear browsing data.
In Google Chrome for Macs:
  1. Select Chrome > Clear Browsing Data on the menu bar.
  2. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox.
  3. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  4. Click Clear Browsing data.
Did this fix the problem?

  • Yes//Here i selected this one
  • No
We're glad to hear your problem has been resolved. Return to Gmail.
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I am getting an error "oops.. a server error ocurred and your email was not saved (#008)
Hi,

Normally this error comes when you are sending any mail having some attachment.Sometimes when you send an attachment to somebody by Gmail, it will occur an error named 008, this is caused by the size of your attachment, it must be not larger than 25MB, now I will tell you about how to fix Gmail Error 008.

Symptoms:
While signing in or using Gmail, you receive this error:
Oops... (error code ###)


Cause:
A conflict with software on your computer, browser cache that needs to be cleared, or a temporary problem on the Gmail server.



Solution:
Follow the instructions below in the order provided. If they don't resolve your issue, you'll have a chance to report the problem to Gmail.
Which 'Oops...' error code are you receiving?

  • 007
  • 008
  • 009
  • 102
  • 103
  • 500
  • 602
  • 6413
  • Other code
If you see this error when sending an attachment, the attachment may be too large. Please make sure you're sending an attachment less than 20 megabytes (MB) in size.
If you've confirmed that the attachment is less than 20MB, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.
Please select any security applications you have installed for further instructions.

  • BellSouth Internet Security//Here i selected this one
  • eTrust EZ Firewall
  • Freedom Privacy and Security
  • Kerio
  • McAfee
  • Norton
  • Proxomitron
  • Telus
  • ZoneAlarm Pro
  • None of the above
Please disable your BellSouth Popup Blocker by following these steps:
  1. Click Start from your system tray and select Run...
  2. Type cmd and click Okay
  3. Type cd c:Program Files//BellSouth/BellSouth Internet Security and press Enter.
  4. Type regsvr32.exe/u pkr.dll and press Enter
If the above steps didn't resolve the issue, you can see if a browser extension or toolbar may be causing the problem. Browser extensions and toolbars are intended to enhance browser functionality, but they can interfere with Gmail.
Please select any extensions you have installed for further instructions.

  • Better Gmail
  • Firebug
  • None of the above
The Better Gmail browser extension may interfere with Gmail. If you are experiencing problems, please upgrade to Better Gmail 2
If you're still experiencing problems, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve many issues in Gmail. Select your browser below for instructions.
What browser do you use?

  • Google Chrome//Here i selected this one
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Safari
  • None of the above
In Google Chrome for Windows and Linux:
  1. Click the Tools menu tools menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select the Under the Hood tab.
  4. Select Clear browsing data.
  5. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox
  6. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  7. Click Clear browsing data.
In Google Chrome for Macs:
  1. Select Chrome > Clear Browsing Data on the menu bar.
  2. Select the "Clear browsing history" checkbox.
  3. Use the "Clear data from this period" menu to select the amount of data you want to delete.
  4. Click Clear Browsing data.
Did this fix the problem?

  • Yes//Here i selected this one
  • No
We're glad to hear your problem has been resolved. Return to Gmail
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Check if your Anti-viruses or maybe your Anti-hack allow to gmail to send attachment.
If none of them couldn't help you I provided some useful links, check these links:
http://kamleshrao.blogspot.com/2007/04/gmail-error-code-008-while-attaching.html

https://mail.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=troubleshooter.cs&problem=bugflow&selected=bugflow_receive16_receive17

http://groups.google.com/group/Gmail-Help-Composing-Messages-en/browse_thread/thread/90833db86f39ab6b/fa483478824ef846

http://groups.google.im/group/Gmail-Users/browse_thread/thread/a47094e4932004d7#

http://www.googlecommunity.com/forum/gmail-forum/38105-ooops-error-008-a.html

I hope they could help you. Good luck
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