using windows vista trying to set up AOL as a Windows mail account

[rod8888]

I can get mail.. but not receive mail.. heres the message

The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'Tonight?', Account:
'pop.aol.com', Server: 'smtp.aol.com', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL):
No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E

Let me know if theres anyone can help.. thx rod

 

[Hal Hostetler [MVP-P/I]]

Do your settings for AOL match these?

http://postmaster.info.aol.com/imap/express.html
How do I use Microsoft Outlook Express 6 to read and send AOL e-mail?
http://members.aol.com/adamkb/aol/mailfaq/imap/
Accessing the AOL Mail System using IMAP & Authenticated SMTP - An
Unofficial Guide

Hal
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