can not send email

ehernan157 · External Since: Aug 02, 2007 Posts: 1

i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

It would be helpful if you included the complete error message.
Right-click on it, copy, then paste into a reply here.
Who is your ISP?

Gary VanderMolen

"ehernan157@yahoo.com" <ehernan157 DeleteThis @yahoo.com@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>

ehernan157yahoocom · External Since: Aug 02, 2007 Posts: 1

The host 'smtp' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the
server name correctly.
Subject 'test message', Account: 'pop3', Server: 'smtp', Protocol: SMTP,
Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D

Gary, the above is what it is telling me.. my isp is at&t.. thanks let me
know what you think.

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> It would be helpful if you included the complete error message.
> Right-click on it, copy, then paste into a reply here.
> Who is your ISP?
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
> "ehernan157@yahoo.com" <ehernan157 RemoveThis @yahoo.com@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:72AF8516-2312-4B9E-8226-34C88EFEC3CF@microsoft.com...
> >i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
> > message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
> > telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
> >
>
>

loli_tele · External Since: Aug 02, 2007 Posts: 1

"ehernan157@yahoo.com" wrote:

> i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

The main thing wrong is that you have an improper name for the
outgoing (SMTP) server. The server name is not "smtp".
Your ISP should have a web page showing all the email account settings.
If your AT&T is the former SBC, and you have their Yahoo mail service,
the settings are here:
http://helpme.att.net/article.php?item=10918

Do not use the automatic tool mentioned there, use the manual settings.

Gary VanderMolen

"ehernan157@yahoo.com" <ehernan157yahoocom.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9C9B0367-3067-45CC-B095-8DD1103B946A@microsoft.com...
> The host 'smtp' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the
> server name correctly.
> Subject 'test message', Account: 'pop3', Server: 'smtp', Protocol: SMTP,
> Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D
>
> Gary, the above is what it is telling me.. my isp is at&t.. thanks let me
> know what you think.
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> It would be helpful if you included the complete error message.
>> Right-click on it, copy, then paste into a reply here.
>> Who is your ISP?
>>
>> Gary VanderMolen
>>
>>
>> "ehernan157@yahoo.com" <ehernan157.RemoveThis@yahoo.com@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:72AF8516-2312-4B9E-8226-34C88EFEC3CF@microsoft.com...
>> >i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
>> > message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
>> > telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>> >
>>
>>

nnj925 · External Since: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 3

"ehernan157@yahoo.com" wrote:

> i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>

Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here but i
am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i keep
getting a server error...here is what it says..

The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the
server name correctly.
Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail', Server:
'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error
Number: 0x800CCC0D

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

"SMTP" is not a valid mail server name.
Who provides your email service? Or to ask that question another way,
what is the part of your email address after the @ symbol?
Your mail provider will typically have a web page that shows how to
set up an email program. If you need more help, tell us the name of
your email service provider.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

"nnj925" <nnj925.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D096CC5F-A23D-43EA-A3F9-A3FBBA25A6D7@microsoft.com...
>
> Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here but i
> am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i keep
> getting a server error...here is what it says..
>
> The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the
> server name correctly.
> Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail', Server:
> 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error
> Number: 0x800CCC0D

nnj925 · External Since: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 3

my email address is nnj925.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> "SMTP" is not a valid mail server name.
> Who provides your email service? Or to ask that question another way,
> what is the part of your email address after the @ symbol?
> Your mail provider will typically have a web page that shows how to
> set up an email program. If you need more help, tell us the name of
> your email service provider.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>
>
> "nnj925" <nnj925.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D096CC5F-A23D-43EA-A3F9-A3FBBA25A6D7@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here but i
> > am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i keep
> > getting a server error...here is what it says..
> >
> > The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the
> > server name correctly.
> > Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail', Server:
> > 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error
> > Number: 0x800CCC0D
>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

US-based free Yahoo accounts have webmail access only, no POP
access. Windows Mail handles POP mail but not Yahoo webmail.
There are two Yahoo solutions:

1. How did you access Yahoo mail before? If you are happy with
webmail via your browser, you can continue to use that.

2. Pay Yahoo to get their premium "Mail Plus" service:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/original/mailplus/overview/index.html
and use the special settings for that service:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/original/mailplus/pop/pop-14.html

If you are OK with using a non-Yahoo email address, you have three other
solutions that will work with Windows Mail:
* Use the email address assigned to you by your ISP.
* Get a free Gmail account.
* Get a free Hotmail/Live account.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

"nnj925" <nnj925 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B00B12D-950A-4D64-A1BF-AAD81750E1BC@microsoft.com...
>
> my email address is nnj925 RemoveThis @yahoo.com
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> "SMTP" is not a valid mail server name.
>> Who provides your email service? Or to ask that question another way,
>> what is the part of your email address after the @ symbol?
>> Your mail provider will typically have a web page that shows how to
>> set up an email program. If you need more help, tell us the name of
>> your email service provider.
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>>
>>
>> "nnj925" <nnj925 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D096CC5F-A23D-43EA-A3F9-A3FBBA25A6D7@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here but i
>> > am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i keep
>> > getting a server error...here is what it says..
>> >
>> > The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the
>> > server name correctly.
>> > Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail', Server:
>> > 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error
>> > Number: 0x800CCC0D
>>

Patrick Keenan · External Since: Jan 14, 2009 Posts: 56

"nnj925" <nnj925 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4B00B12D-950A-4D64-A1BF-AAD81750E1BC@microsoft.com...
>
> my email address is nxxx RemoveThis @yahoo.com

Better, thanks, and the bad news is that you probably can't use that
directly with Windows Mail. Standard Yahoo accounts just won't work.

You need to either use a 3rd party tool called YPOP or pay Yahoo for their
enhanced service, which will work with Windows Mail and similar POP clients.

HTH
-pk

>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> "SMTP" is not a valid mail server name.
>> Who provides your email service? Or to ask that question another way,
>> what is the part of your email address after the @ symbol?
>> Your mail provider will typically have a web page that shows how to
>> set up an email program. If you need more help, tell us the name of
>> your email service provider.
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>>
>>
>> "nnj925" <nnj925 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:D096CC5F-A23D-43EA-A3F9-A3FBBA25A6D7@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here
>> > but i
>> > am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i
>> > keep
>> > getting a server error...here is what it says..
>> >
>> > The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered
>> > the
>> > server name correctly.
>> > Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail',
>> > Server:
>> > 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001,
>> > Error
>> > Number: 0x800CCC0D
>>

nnj925 · External Since: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 3

Patrick thanks for your info..i am completely not computer saavy...my main
problem is i am trying to reply to ad's on craigslist..but you cannot cut and
paste the address and send from yahoo...when you click on the email address
to reply it opens my microsoft/outlook acct to send the email and well you
can see i will not be able to use that...any ideas?

"Patrick Keenan" wrote:

>
> "nnj925" <nnj925 DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4B00B12D-950A-4D64-A1BF-AAD81750E1BC@microsoft.com...
> >
> > my email address is nxxx DeleteThis @yahoo.com
>
> Better, thanks, and the bad news is that you probably can't use that
> directly with Windows Mail. Standard Yahoo accounts just won't work.
>
> You need to either use a 3rd party tool called YPOP or pay Yahoo for their
> enhanced service, which will work with Windows Mail and similar POP clients.
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
>
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> "SMTP" is not a valid mail server name.
> >> Who provides your email service? Or to ask that question another way,
> >> what is the part of your email address after the @ symbol?
> >> Your mail provider will typically have a web page that shows how to
> >> set up an email program. If you need more help, tell us the name of
> >> your email service provider.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
> >>
> >>
> >> "nnj925" <nnj925 DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:D096CC5F-A23D-43EA-A3F9-A3FBBA25A6D7@microsoft.com...
> >> >
> >> > Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here
> >> > but i
> >> > am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i
> >> > keep
> >> > getting a server error...here is what it says..
> >> >
> >> > The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered
> >> > the
> >> > server name correctly.
> >> > Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail',
> >> > Server:
> >> > 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001,
> >> > Error
> >> > Number: 0x800CCC0D
> >>
>
>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

See my response. I gave you three alternatives.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

"nnj925" <nnj925.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FB7C78DC-FD85-451B-9826-CE1FF7912C9F@microsoft.com...
>
> Patrick thanks for your info..i am completely not computer saavy...my main
> problem is i am trying to reply to ad's on craigslist..but you cannot cut and
> paste the address and send from yahoo...when you click on the email address
> to reply it opens my microsoft/outlook acct to send the email and well you
> can see i will not be able to use that...any ideas?
>
> "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
>
>>
>> "nnj925" <nnj925.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4B00B12D-950A-4D64-A1BF-AAD81750E1BC@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > my email address is nxxx.RemoveThis@yahoo.com
>>
>> Better, thanks, and the bad news is that you probably can't use that
>> directly with Windows Mail. Standard Yahoo accounts just won't work.
>>
>> You need to either use a 3rd party tool called YPOP or pay Yahoo for their
>> enhanced service, which will work with Windows Mail and similar POP clients.
>>
>> HTH
>> -pk
>>
>>
>> >
>> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "SMTP" is not a valid mail server name.
>> >> Who provides your email service? Or to ask that question another way,
>> >> what is the part of your email address after the @ symbol?
>> >> Your mail provider will typically have a web page that shows how to
>> >> set up an email program. If you need more help, tell us the name of
>> >> your email service provider.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "nnj925" <nnj925.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:D096CC5F-A23D-43EA-A3F9-A3FBBA25A6D7@microsoft.com...
>> >> >
>> >> > Can someone help me too...i cant even seem to post a new thread here
>> >> > but i
>> >> > am trying to sign up on my new sony laptop (vista) for the mail...i
>> >> > keep
>> >> > getting a server error...here is what it says..
>> >> >
>> >> > The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered
>> >> > the
>> >> > server name correctly.
>> >> > Subject '$600 Share luxury apt/pvt room ', Account: 'windows mail',
>> >> > Server:
>> >> > 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001,
>> >> > Error
>> >> > Number: 0x800CCC0D
>> >>
>>
>>

lourdes · External Since: Mar 16, 2009 Posts: 1

can not send email

"ehernan157@yahoo.com" wrote:

> i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
> show how i can send email

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

Do you get an error message when you try to send? If so,
right-click on your error message, copy, then paste it into a reply here.
We can't do much troubleshooting without the complete error message.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

"lourdes" <lourdes DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:577C64CA-82C1-418A-BCB5-5B466477EFEF@microsoft.com...
> can not send email

down_on_the_border · External Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 1

cant send emails what am I doing wrong
"lourdes" <lourdes.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:577C64CA-82C1-418A-BCB5-5B466477EFEF@microsoft.com...
> can not send email
>
> "ehernan157@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
>> i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a
>> test
>> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
>> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>> show how i can send email
>

Peter Foldes · External Since: Jan 16, 2009 Posts: 41

>cant send emails what am I doing wrong

I have no idea what you are doing wrong but I can tell you that if you do not post
the error or description of your system and mail setup and you also hijack someone
else's thread then my answer to you is "I have no idea"

Start a new post and read the following first

http://66.39.69.143/goodpost.htm
--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"richarda_duffieldsr@yahoo.com" <down_on_the_border RemoveThis @microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> cant send emails what am I doing wrong
> "lourdes" <lourdes RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:577C64CA-82C1-418A-BCB5-5B466477EFEF@microsoft.com...
>> can not send email
>>
>> "ehernan157@yahoo.com" wrote:
>>
>>> i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
>>> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
>>> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>>> show how i can send email
>>
>

Dave · External Since: Jan 12, 2009 Posts: 185

How do you normally send email?

--
Windows 7 beta
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
http://download.live.com/wlmail

"bizzybone987" <bizzybone987.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CC06A002-443D-47A6-9579-78ACC4BFEF44@microsoft.com...
> I have windows vista and I cannot send emails. I was trying to reply to an
> ad
> on craigslist and the only way to contact the seller was through email.
> Before I could send the email it asked me if my incoming mail server was,
> and
> it had 3 options, POP3, HTTP, and something else which I don't remember. I
> didn't know what that was so I just left it as POP3. And then I had to
> enter
> something on "Incoming mail (POP3)" and "Outgoing mail (SMTP)". And I
> don't
> know what that is so I put POP3 on both. Then the email was in the process
> of
> being sent and I got a message saying error. I copied and pasted the error
> message below.
>
>
> The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'Fw: Welcome to Windows
> Mail', Account: 'POP3', Server: 'hotmail', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
> Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E

bizzybone987 · External Since: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1

I normally use yahoo or hotmail. But to contact the seller on craigslist I
had to use windows live mail. After I clicked the send button I had to put my
name, then my email address. I put my yahoo email account. Then I had to put
something on POP3 and SMTP. Then the error message came up. I changed my mind
about using my yahoo account so I changed it to my hotmail account. I saw
that you told some people having the same problem that if they put their
yahoo account they have to pay yahoo or get a hotmail or gmail account. And
also that the email provider has a page the gives you the SMTP. But I can't
find it. I used their help option but it didn't have an answer for my problem

"Dave" wrote:

> How do you normally send email?
>
>
> --
> Windows 7 beta
> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
> http://download.live.com/wlmail
>
>
> "bizzybone987" <bizzybone987.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CC06A002-443D-47A6-9579-78ACC4BFEF44@microsoft.com...
> > I have windows vista and I cannot send emails. I was trying to reply to an
> > ad
> > on craigslist and the only way to contact the seller was through email.
> > Before I could send the email it asked me if my incoming mail server was,
> > and
> > it had 3 options, POP3, HTTP, and something else which I don't remember. I
> > didn't know what that was so I just left it as POP3. And then I had to
> > enter
> > something on "Incoming mail (POP3)" and "Outgoing mail (SMTP)". And I
> > don't
> > know what that is so I put POP3 on both. Then the email was in the process
> > of
> > being sent and I got a message saying error. I copied and pasted the error
> > message below.
> >
> >
> > The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'Fw: Welcome to Windows
> > Mail', Account: 'POP3', Server: 'hotmail', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
> > Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
>
>

Dave · External Since: Jan 12, 2009 Posts: 185

Ok. When you click on a link on a website like Craigslist, it is a mailto:
link, and it should open your default email program.

If you prefer using Hotmail or Yahoo webmail, maybe the following links
may help.... (I can't vouch for them)
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/224/1/Register-Windows-Live-Hotm...-with-t
http://www.pchell.com/support/yahoomail.shtml

If you wish to use Windows Live Mail (WLM) and your Hotmail email account,
it's pretty simple.

Open Windows Live Mail.
Click on "Tools" - "Accounts" - "Add.."
Click on "Email account"
Click on "Next"
Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the correct boxes...
Enter your name as you would like it to be shown...
You won't need to enter any server names or settings..
Click on "Next"
Click on "Finish"

Now make sure that WLM is the default email program...
Click on the Vista "Start" button - "Default Programs" - "Set your default
programs".
highlight "Windows Mail", then click on "Choose defaults for this
program".
click on "Select all" to make sure the MAILTO is selected
click on "Save"

Now it should work.

--
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http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
http://download.live.com/wlmail

"bizzybone987" <bizzybone987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BAF805CD-837A-4C0A-A090-67B26E9630F1@microsoft.com...
> I normally use yahoo or hotmail. But to contact the seller on craigslist I
> had to use windows live mail. After I clicked the send button I had to put
> my
> name, then my email address. I put my yahoo email account. Then I had to
> put
> something on POP3 and SMTP. Then the error message came up. I changed my
> mind
> about using my yahoo account so I changed it to my hotmail account. I saw
> that you told some people having the same problem that if they put their
> yahoo account they have to pay yahoo or get a hotmail or gmail account.
> And
> also that the email provider has a page the gives you the SMTP. But I
> can't
> find it. I used their help option but it didn't have an answer for my
> problem
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>
>> How do you normally send email?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Windows 7 beta
>> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>> http://download.live.com/wlmail
>>
>>
>> "bizzybone987" <bizzybone987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CC06A002-443D-47A6-9579-78ACC4BFEF44@microsoft.com...
>> > I have windows vista and I cannot send emails. I was trying to reply to
>> > an
>> > ad
>> > on craigslist and the only way to contact the seller was through email.
>> > Before I could send the email it asked me if my incoming mail server
>> > was,
>> > and
>> > it had 3 options, POP3, HTTP, and something else which I don't
>> > remember. I
>> > didn't know what that was so I just left it as POP3. And then I had to
>> > enter
>> > something on "Incoming mail (POP3)" and "Outgoing mail (SMTP)". And I
>> > don't
>> > know what that is so I put POP3 on both. Then the email was in the
>> > process
>> > of
>> > being sent and I got a message saying error. I copied and pasted the
>> > error
>> > message below.
>> >
>> >
>> > The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'Fw: Welcome to
>> > Windows
>> > Mail', Account: 'POP3', Server: 'hotmail', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
>> > Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
>>
>>

DylanAolcom · External Since: Jun 13, 2009 Posts: 1

"ehernan157@yahoo.com" wrote:

> i have this new computer and trying to set up email and tried to send a test
> message, but does not let me> it says server can not be found. (help) its
> telling me to enter a valid smtp sever.
>