Relaying denied. IP name lookup failed

[Guest]

I get this message from time to time when trying to send a message. It only
happens from my laptop and I can overcome the problem by doing a Send/Receive
before I resend the messge.
Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Sounds like the smtp server expects you to check for mail first. Are you
running Outlook 2003 or an older version of Outlook?

 

[Guest]

I am running Outlook 2003, but it happened with Outlook 2000 also.

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

for outlook 2003, try tools | email accounts | view/change accounts |
highlight pop3 account | properties | more options button | outgoing server
tab. there is a checkbox about 1/2 down that you can check to logon to the
pop3 server first.

for outlook 2000, there is no such option. (try setting mail checks to 5
mins and keep your fingers crossed that it works.)