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HI,
Since I had broadband installed I can't send emails via OE it keeps referring to dial up! What am I doing wrong?
Thanks.

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  • intel
    intel Posts: 6,404 Forumite
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    Try This

    Open Internet Explorer, Tools, Internet Options, connections
    and remove any old dial up connections in there.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,602 Forumite
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    you need to make the broadband connection you Default connection, you can do this in OE by clicking on Tools, then options, then on the Connection tab.There is a button towards the bottom that says change
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  • intel
    intel Posts: 6,404 Forumite
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    Browntoa wrote:
    you need to make the broadband connection you Default connection, you can do this in OE by clicking on Tools, then options, then on the Connection tab.There is a button towards the bottom that says change

    Or that way... which is probably best... D'oh.. :beer:
  • I tried what you suggested but I keep getting Internet Properties pop up!!!! Cheers
  • intel
    intel Posts: 6,404 Forumite
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    Go back into the connections and tick never dial up a connection.
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