cannot send email, but can receive it

[Terbur]

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

 

[Gary VanderMolen [MVP]]

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.

 

[Terbur]

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



.
I tried, but it didn't work. This is the message I got:

The message could not be sent. The authentication setting might not be
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 '(e-mail address removed)'. 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

 

[Terbur]

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



.
Ok, after enable the "my server requires authenication", it worked!! Thank you.

 

[Gary VanderMolen [MVP]]

You're very welcome. Thanks for reporting back.