email server??? PLEASE HELP!

[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

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

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.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

From where did you download Windows Mail, Carri? Might you be referring to
Windows LIVE Mail?