email server??? PLEASE HELP!

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Carri

I downloaded microsoft windows mail instead of using outlook.. I have Vista
home premium.. I cannot seem to figure out what the server for incoming and
outgoing mail should be.. I ISP is embarq but I only use hotmail or live
accounts for emails.. Can someone help please???! THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!
error codes below..


The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'Limo Driver-On Call (Fort
Myers)', Account: '(e-mail address removed)', Server: 'embarq.com',
Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number:
0x800CCC0E

The connection to the server has failed. Account:
'(e-mail address removed)', Server: 'embarq.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110,
Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
 
First of all, you cannot download Windows Mail. It only comes included with
Vista.

If you want to set up Embarq email on Windows Mail, see

http://kb.embarq.earthlink.net/case.asp?s=st=724,e=0000000002126560071,k=6112,sxi=5&article=171450

Those instructions are for OE, but Windows Mail uses the same settings.

Microsoft recently enabled POP access for free Hotmail accounts.
Follow the settings given here:
http://mailcall.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!CC9301187A51FE33!49799.entry
Use port 587 rather than port 25 for the SMTP server.

Windows Mail's new account wizard is hard-coded to reject Hotmail
and MSN addresses. So, when you enter your email address initially,
use a fake one, such as (e-mail address removed). After the account setup is
complete, go back and correct your email address.
 
From where did you download Windows Mail, Carri? Might you be referring to
Windows LIVE Mail?
 
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