This article is based on this Microsoft Knowledge Base article, "How to
troubleshoot error messages that you receive when try to send and
receive e-mail in Outlook and in Outlook Express." This article has
information specific to Dreamnix.com and links to help you
troubleshoot email issues.
You may have experienced one of the following error messages when attempting to send or receive email:
- No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it.
- The server could not be found. (Account:account name, POPserver:'mail', Error Number: 0x800ccc0d)
- Server Response: '+OK 752 octets follow.', Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No
- Task
'server name - Sending and Receiving' reported error (0x800ccc0f): 'The
connection to the server was interrupted. If this problem continues,
contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).
- Your server has unexpectedly
terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server
problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account.
account name, Server: 'server name', Protocol: POP3, Server Response:
'+OK', Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800ccc0f
- Task
'SMTP server name - Sending and Receiving' reported error (0x80042109):
'Outlook is unable to connect to your outgoing (SMTP) e-mail server. If
you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator
or Internet service provider (ISP).'
- The operation timed out waiting for a response from the receiving (POP) server 0x8004210a
- A time-out occurred while communicating with the server 0x800ccc19
You may also receive an error message that includes one or more of the following error codes:
0x800ccc15
0x80042108
0x800ccc0e
0x8004210b
0x800ccc0b
0x800ccc79
0x800ccc67
0x800ccc0f
0x80040900
Below are some of the methods used to remedy email sending and receiving errors.
Method 1: Confirm that your e-mail server settings are correct
This applies to all email programs, not just Outlook. If you use
Outlook, Eudora, Mozilla Thunderbird or any other email program, ensure
that the POP and SMTP server settings are correct.
To check individual email account login information log in to
SmarterMail as postmaster (or any other user who has Domain
Administrator permissions) and go to "Domain Settings >> Email
Users."
To confirm that the username password are working correctly, log into
webmail using the username/password for the account in question.
If you can log into webmail, check the POP3 Server and SMTP Server
settings in your email program. Knowledge Base articles detailing how
to check or change these settings for some popular email program are
here.
Method 2: Examine the configuration of your firewall software
In order to test this you will have to temporarily bypass your local
firewall software (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm, etc.) or hardware
firewall (Linksys, Netgear, or other router, network device provided by
your ISP, etc.). Consult your ISP, hardware or software manufacturer's
documentation for instructions related to temporarily bypassing the
firewall.
Method 3: Check your antivirus vendor's Web site for additional suggestions
Antivirus software is a common cause of email connection problems. If
you changed the SMTP server settings in Outlook the antivirus software
may not have detected the change, or is blocking the traffic or port
for some other reason.
This Microsoft Knowledge Base article includes links to most antivirus software vendors support or troubleshooting pages.
Method 4: Determine whether your modem is functioning correctly
If you are using a modem and can access the internet this is not a
likely cause of email problems. If you are using a broadband/cable/DSL
connection, you can rule it out as a source of email errors.
Note however, that
many ISPs block port 25 for outgoing mail.
So we also provide outgoing mail service on port 8889. If you have ruled
out anti-virus or firewall interference, try changing your SMTP setting
from port 25 to 8889.
Method 5: Verify the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size that is set on your router
We have found this to be a frequent cause of email errors in the past. Read the
relevant section of the Microsoft article to determine whether this may apply to your home configuration.
Method 6: Remove and reinstall Outlook Express
Outlook Express can also be a frequent source of email errors, and
removing and reinstalling the program can resolve them. Outlook and
outlook express are prone to corruption of their configuration,
sometimes just in the process of changing settings. If the above
methods do not resolve your problems, or are not applicable, please remove and reinstall
Outlook Express.
Method 7: Create a new e-mail profile
In most cases the prior steps lead to a resolution. But if they do not, try creating a new e-mail profile.
The Microsoft article has links to articles detailing methods to create a new profile.
Method 8: Delete suspicious messages from your mailbox
Many times an email message with a malformed or otherwise damaged
header can cause mail downloads to stall or fail completely. If you
suspect this may be the case, log in to your email account using
webmail and delete any spam
or suspicious messages.
Method 9: Verify that all SMTP e-mail addresses in a distribution list are valid
If you are sending mail to a large number of recipients, an invalid
address in the list can cause an error. Check your recipient list for
obviously invalid addresses. If none are found, try breaking your list
into smaller sections, in an attempt to locate the invalid address.