I have a couple of computers that have windows xp as the os. Everything was
working fine, then all of a sudden (Somewhat recently) I have not been able
to send messages on outlook express from either computer. I seem to receive
ok, but cannot respond nor create new messages on either computer using
outlook express. Any ideas of what may cause this out of the blue?

What happens when you try to send?

Any error message?

Are both computers using the same modem with a router?
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Niles Meltesen" wrote in message
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I have a couple of computers that have windows xp as the os. Everything
was working fine, then all of a sudden (Somewhat recently) I have not been
able to send messages on outlook express from either computer. I seem to
receive ok, but cannot respond nor create new messages on either computer
using outlook express. Any ideas of what may cause this out of the blue?

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:05:42 -0400, Niles Meltesen wrote:

I have a couple of computers that have windows xp as the os. Everything was
working fine, then all of a sudden (Somewhat recently) I have not been able
to send messages on outlook express from either computer. I seem to receive
ok, but cannot respond nor create new messages on either computer using
outlook express. Any ideas of what may cause this out of the blue?

Your NNTP-Posting-IP_Address tells me that you are a Comcast user. Comcast
has become very aggressive about controlling outbound SMTP traffic on port
25. You may need to configure Outlook Express to use port 587, and you
should check "My server requires authentication" when you make that change.

Also, when requesting assistance, it is customary to include the entire
error message of the failure; not just some code number but the verbose
component, as well. And, for email issues, your ISP should be included in
the information that you provide. More is better than less, when trying to
get help.

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