Change your SMTP port from 25 to 587.

How do I set up/configure Outlook Express for Comcast email?
http://help.comcast.net/#e72bebb6-8e...1-73c55eb45872
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"MapleE." wrote in message
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Hi:
I can receive any e-mail this morning. However, I'm NOT able to send any
of my e-mail, seeing the following 'error' message popping-up after few
hesitation.

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

How to remedy this problem? I need to e-mail this morning.

Thanks for your help in advance.