can't send mail through windows mail

[lily62]

The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'editorial cartoon',
Account: 'comcast.net', Server: 'comcast.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E

I have Vista 32 bit. I have tried changing the smtp from 25 to 587 and
selecting and deselecting "my server requires authentication. Nothing works.
I want to use Windows Mail for Windows Photo Gallery with Comcast as my ISP

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Your primary problem is a wrong mail server name. The outgoing mail
server name should be smtp.comcast.net. Also change the port to 587,
and use "My server requires authentication".

 

[LG7102]

Your primary problem is a wrong mail server name. The outgoing mail
server name should be smtp.comcast.net. Also change the port to 587,
and use "My server requires authentication".

I tried using port 587 and it did not work.. the adjustment that worked for
me is using secure password authentication. this is a common practice by
admins to protect the mail server from spam. Here's the procedure:
Go to - Tools -> Accounts -> select your email account -> properties ->
Servers tab -> check box "Log on using Secure Password Authentication" and
"My server requires authentication" -> Settings -> check "use same settings
as my incoming mail server".. that's it.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

In my experience, most mail providers do not use that "Log on using
Secure Password Authentication" option.
As a safe rule, always use the settings published by the mail provider.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

I see the problem resolved itself later.
I'm curious why you are using IP address 62.24.128.134
instead of the server name. That IP belongs to Opal Telecom.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

I'm not sure what could be changing your mail server name into
an IP address. Change it back and keep an eye on it.
Make sure any antivirus or anti-spyware software has its
interaction with email disabled.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

I don't know. Being a USA resident, I'm not really familiar
with UK ISP's.

Let us know if your problem with Windows Mail returns.