Slow computer fix - Spamfighter

Bogof_Babe

Thanks - just typed those in and it seemed to manage to send a test email I had done that was trapped in my outbox, but as regards incoming mail I got another failed message...

The host 'POP3.freeserve.co.uk' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'POP3', Server: 'POP3.freeserve.co.uk', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11004, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D

I can't see any difference between what it can't find and what it seems to be saying should be entered .

Bogof_Babe

Should I have it set as Local Area Network (it is currently), or change it to Broadband or Freeserve Broadband? Or is that a "how long is a piece of string" question?

GunJack

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

Thanks - just typed those in and it seemed to manage to send a test email I had done that was trapped in my outbox, but as regards incoming mail I got another failed message...

The host 'POP3.freeserve.co.uk' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'POP3', Server: 'POP3.freeserve.co.uk', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11004, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D

I can't see any difference between what it can't find and what it seems to be saying should be entered .

p.s. should have it^^^^ set to "any available"


the highlighted bit may be a clue, in the account properties, do you have the "log on via secure server" ticked ?? if yes, you may well need to uncheck it

B33fy

My freeserve account requires activating every three months or so, have no idea why but it happens to other people so its not just me, go to http://www.orange.co.uk/time/ret_rest_account.htm?linkfrom=hp4&link=box_right_pos_4_1_link_4&article#suspended
and select retrieve account.

andy2004

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

Thanks - just typed those in and it seemed to manage to send a test email I had done that was trapped in my outbox, but as regards incoming mail I got another failed message...

The host 'POP3.freeserve.co.uk' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'POP3', Server: 'POP3.freeserve.co.uk', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11004, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D

I can't see any difference between what it can't find and what it seems to be saying should be entered .

try removing the 3 make it POP.freeserve.co.uk not pop3.freeserver.co.uk
and then try receiving emails

Bogof_Babe

Woohoo :beer:. Thanks Andy2004, taking the 3 out has worked! :j

Well I never.... .

DCFC79

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

Woohoo :beer:. Thanks Andy2004, taking the 3 out has worked! :j

Well I never.... .

does it work ok now, i saw the 3 but thought of saying something

Bogof_Babe

Yes, all my held up emails came pouring through! Actually I did notice the post last night (sorry can't recall whose it was) did leave out the 3, but I thought that was their typo .

So touch wood everything is under control now. Long may it last! :T

GunJack

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

Actually I did notice the post last night (sorry can't recall whose it was) did leave out the 3, but I thought that was their typo .

that'll have been me and mary

glad you're sorted