Outlook Express Problems

Question

i just re-installed my Windows XP and now i try to send and receive e-mail and my e-mail has 2 errors.     the errors are as followed:   The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'POP3', Server: 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D   and     The host 'POP3' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'POP3', Server: 'POP3', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D         can someone please help me as i need to get this fixed for i run a buisness and need to have the info. ASAP

Denny Denham · Answer

J_Fraley,

Open Outlook Express and go to Tools|Accounts. Highlight your account and click Properties. On the Servers tab make sure that the incoming (POP3) and outgoing (SMTP) server names are entered correctly, based on the information from your ISP.

J_Fraley · Answer

ok how do i check that info for there is nothing entered in them boxes

Denny Denham · Answer

J_Fraley, Contact your ISP, they will have the proper entries for both.

J_Fraley · Answer

OK THANKS

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