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Yahoo Mail & Windows Mail

izzitme
izzitme Posts: 413 Forumite
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Hi

My Windows Mail has suddenly stopped downloading emails for my Yahoo account. I have not changed any settings, nor have I installed or uninstalled any software.

I know that Yahoo say that you need Mail Plus to use Mail or OE, but it has always worked OK before.

What's happened & how can I put it right?

Thanks for reading & any advice you can give.

Mike
Going down the Oteley Road to see the Shrewsbury aces! :T

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  • Justicia
    Justicia Posts: 1,437 Forumite
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    Sounds like Windows have pulled the plug...? :confused:

    Windows no longer support some of the 'free' e-mail providers, it would appear from a quick google browse.
    "Part P" is not, and has never been, an accredited electrical qualification. It is a Building Regulation. No one can be "Part P qualified."

    Forum posts are not legal advice; are for educational and discussion purposes only, and are not a substitute for proper consultation with a competent, qualified advisor.
  • izzitme
    izzitme Posts: 413 Forumite
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    Thanks for your reply. Strangely, I have just looked at my other half's yahoo mail settings & they are the same as mine (different user name & password), but Windows Mail checks & downloads her messages with no problems :mad:
    Going down the Oteley Road to see the Shrewsbury aces! :T
  • buyitall
    buyitall Posts: 3,597 Forumite
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    A few weeks ago, my windows mail suddenly stopped downloading messages. For some reason I needed to re-enter the pop/smpt settings/password, still not sure what caused it but after resetting the info, it's worked fine since. I'm not on yahoo, but on another web-based email account.
  • izzitme
    izzitme Posts: 413 Forumite
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    buyitall wrote: »
    A few weeks ago, my windows mail suddenly stopped downloading messages. For some reason I needed to re-enter the pop/smpt settings/password, still not sure what caused it but after resetting the info, it's worked fine since. I'm not on yahoo, but on another web-based email account.

    Thanks. I have tried entering all the details again, but still not working.

    I have just installed Thunderbird but am having the same problems :confused:
    Going down the Oteley Road to see the Shrewsbury aces! :T
  • Justicia
    Justicia Posts: 1,437 Forumite
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    Not an anti-virus program conflict or anything like that?

    Does your SO use the same PC/laptop/whatever for their e-mail?
    "Part P" is not, and has never been, an accredited electrical qualification. It is a Building Regulation. No one can be "Part P qualified."

    Forum posts are not legal advice; are for educational and discussion purposes only, and are not a substitute for proper consultation with a competent, qualified advisor.
  • izzitme
    izzitme Posts: 413 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Justicia wrote: »
    Not an anti-virus program conflict or anything like that?

    Does your SO use the same PC/laptop/whatever for their e-mail?

    Not sure what happened, but it has now started working OK again :rolleyes:

    Yes, she uses the same PC.

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

    Happy New Year to you all.
    Going down the Oteley Road to see the Shrewsbury aces! :T
  • Justicia
    Justicia Posts: 1,437 Forumite
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    Bizarre!! Well, as least it's sorted now :D

    Happy New Year to you also:beer:
    "Part P" is not, and has never been, an accredited electrical qualification. It is a Building Regulation. No one can be "Part P qualified."

    Forum posts are not legal advice; are for educational and discussion purposes only, and are not a substitute for proper consultation with a competent, qualified advisor.
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