Thanks for your help, Frank, but it doesn't seem to be a corrupt message. I
deleted the three messages on the server, and then sent myself another
message from my Hotmail account. Same problem as always -- Windows Mail says
"receiving 1 of 1 messages" and then times out after 60 seconds.
I also know that if I plug my notebook, with XP and Outlook Express, into
the same internet connection, the mail downloads without problem. I've also
tried using other mail clients on the Vista set-up, and they all fail to
download.
So it seems to be something in the interaction between Vista and the ISP
server, but unfortunately, I haven't a clue what. Also, with so many
satisfied Vista Mail users out there, I have no idea why my clean
installation throws up this problem.
I have spoken to my ISP (Tiscali; I'm in France). After verifying all my
settings, they suggested I call Microsoft........LOL
Martin
"Frankster" wrote:
> Since you were able to read the three messages you have in your inbox, why
> not just print them out for safekeeping (if you need to) then delete them
> all! Then try again. If one of those message is "deemed" corrupt by your
> mail client (any mail client), it can occur that you won't be able to
> download any of 'em.
>
> Failing that, it may be time for you to call your mail provider (ISP?) and
> get the lowdown on this. Perhaps they are having an issue? O'course, they'll
> probably tell you that they don't support vista... LOL...
>
> -Frank
>
> "Martin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:6E109DFD-A770-4693-A043-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Yes, I've tried that. My mail now consistes of three simple messages - one
> > Google Alert, one from my ISP and one I sent to myself.
> >
> > Didn't make any difference, I'm afraid.
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > "Frankster" wrote:
> >
> >> At this point, I would advise going to http://www.mail2web.com and
> >> accessing
> >> your mailbox directly via the web. Delete any suspect messages, or
> >> messages
> >> where you don't recognize the sender, basically reduce your inbox to the
> >> minimum messages you require, then logoff and try again with Windows
> >> Mail.
> >>
> >> Often, mail servers and clients can get "hung-up" on a message that they
> >> think is "corrupt" for some reason. This reason can differ from one mail
> >> server and mail client to another. It depends on the exact nature of the
> >> problem. Some mail clients identify some messages where an attachment has
> >> been "removed" by an anti-virus program on the server as "corrupt", and
> >> can
> >> cause hangs...
> >>
> >> Anyway, it's free to try. Have you done this yet?
> >>
> >> -Frank
> >>
> >> "Martin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news
4332508-4F58-460C-B5A1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >A few days ago, I posted that, after installing Vista, I can't receive
> >> >mail.
> >> > (I can send OK). I get the message "receiving 1 of 3 messages", but
> >> > nothing
> >> > arrives, and after sixty seconds, it times out with the error:
> >> > Account: '(E-Mail Removed)', Server: 'pop.tiscali.fr', Protocol: POP3,
> >> > Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800CCC19
> >> >
> >> > I know there aren't any large messages on the server.
> >> >
> >> > Finally, in frustration, I reinstalled Vista (clean install of Windows
> >> > XP,
> >> > then clean install of Vista). Without doing anything else, I set up my
> >> > mail
> >> > account, using exactly the settings which worked under XP/OE, and the
> >> > problem
> >> > remains.
> >> >
> >> > I'm feeling a bit lonely, because looking back through this newsgroup,
> >> > I
> >> > can't see anyone else experiencing this problem. If there's anyone out
> >> > there
> >> > (MVP's?) who could give me any suggestions, I should be most grateful.
> >> > I'm
> >> > feeling a bit disappointed with my new toy.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >>
> >>
>
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