This just started happening a few days ago. I can't figure it out. I can
receive but cannot send. Below is the error message:
The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', Account:
'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
cannot send email, but can receive it
- 12 May 2010 #1
Terbur GuestMy System Specscannot send email, but can receive it
- 12 May 2010 #2
Gary VanderMolen [MVP] GuestMy System SpecsRe: cannot send email, but can receive it
Change port 25 to port 587. Also make sure you have send
authentication enabled:
Go to Tools, Accounts, select that account, Properties, Servers.
Enable the "My server requires authentication" option.
--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
Microsoft MVP program: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
"Terbur" <Terbur@newsgroup> wrote in message news:6FEE4960-F543-45F5-8736-8A529C720C17@newsgroup
> This just started happening a few days ago. I can't figure it out. I can
> receive but cannot send. Below is the error message:
>
> The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', Account:
> 'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
> Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
- 13 May 2010 #3
Terbur GuestMy System SpecsRe: cannot send email, but can receive it
"Gary VanderMolen [MVP]" wrote:
The message could not be sent. The authentication setting might not be
> Change port 25 to port 587. Also make sure you have send
> authentication enabled:
> Go to Tools, Accounts, select that account, Properties, Servers.
> Enable the "My server requires authentication" option.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
> Microsoft MVP program: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>
> "Terbur" <Terbur@newsgroup> wrote in message news:6FEE4960-F543-45F5-8736-8A529C720C17@newsgroup> .
> > This just started happening a few days ago. I can't figure it out. I can
> > receive but cannot send. Below is the error message:
> >
> > The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', Account:
> > 'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
> > Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
> I tried, but it didn't work. This is the message I got:
correct for your outgoing e-mail [SMTP] server. For help solving this
problem, go to Help, search for "Troubleshoot Windows Mail", and read the
"I'm having problems sending e-mail" section. If you need help determining
the proper server settings, please contact your e-mail service provider.
The rejected e-mail address was 'mtdburruss2@newsgroup'. Subject 'test',
Account: 'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP,
Server Response: '550 5.1.0 Authentication required', Port: 587, Secure(SSL):
No, Server Error: 550, Error Number: 0x800CCC78
- 13 May 2010 #4
Terbur GuestMy System SpecsRe: cannot send email, but can receive it
"Gary VanderMolen [MVP]" wrote:
> Change port 25 to port 587. Also make sure you have send
> authentication enabled:
> Go to Tools, Accounts, select that account, Properties, Servers.
> Enable the "My server requires authentication" option.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
> Microsoft MVP program: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>
> "Terbur" <Terbur@newsgroup> wrote in message news:6FEE4960-F543-45F5-8736-8A529C720C17@newsgroup> .
> > This just started happening a few days ago. I can't figure it out. I can
> > receive but cannot send. Below is the error message:
> >
> > The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', Account:
> > 'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
> > Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
> Ok, after enable the "my server requires authenication", it worked!! Thank you.
- 13 May 2010 #5
Gary VanderMolen [MVP] GuestMy System SpecsRe: cannot send email, but can receive it
You're very welcome. Thanks for reporting back.
--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
Microsoft MVP program: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
"Terbur" <Terbur@newsgroup> wrote in message news:78DCFEF9-CF7D-46CC-A683-5EB7979CA270@newsgroup
>
>
> "Gary VanderMolen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Change port 25 to port 587. Also make sure you have send
>> authentication enabled:
>> Go to Tools, Accounts, select that account, Properties, Servers.
>> Enable the "My server requires authentication" option.
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
>> Microsoft MVP program: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>>
>> "Terbur" <Terbur@newsgroup> wrote in message news:6FEE4960-F543-45F5-8736-8A529C720C17@newsgroup>> .
>> > This just started happening a few days ago. I can't figure it out. I can
>> > receive but cannot send. Below is the error message:
>> >
>> > The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', Account:
>> > 'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
>> > Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
>> Ok, after enable the "my server requires authenication", it worked!! Thank you.
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