I cant send or recieve mail

[Guest]

message goes as follows:
The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'gdfngs', Account: 'windows
mail', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No,
Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
I have no idea what that mean or how to go about fixing it.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Make sure you are not using incompatible third party security
software. Windows Mail is not compatible with most McAfee
and Norton security programs. Those will need to be
uninstalled, not just disabled.

After uninstalling your non-compatible antivirus, download
and install a more compatible antivirus like the free Avast:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Even compatible antivirus programs will need to have their
email scanning option turned off. For more on this topic see
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

message goes as follows:
The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'gdfngs', Account:
'windows
mail', Server: 'smtp.comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL):
No,
Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
I have no idea what that mean or how to go about fixing it.

Follow the instructions:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?faq=EmailOutlook_Express17686