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Originally Posted by spdrun
Try connecting to the SMTP server on port 587 or 465 (if using secure SMTP). Some ISP's block outgoing connections on the regular port -- 25 -- in order to minimize spam from hacked computers.
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It is fixed.
Hundreds of searches, finally found a weird Registry error that can rarely happen with my software configuration when "Windows update" installs patches.
It was cumulative errors; Related to legacy 16 and 32 bit software required for accessing vehicle data.
I had forgotten some of the old programs tied into the e-mail client for their (long dead) connection.
Some of my vehicle data programs have build dates in the mid 1980's.
* Hours editing the registry.
Tested, not working.
* Reboot.
Tested, not working.
* Then tried your suggestion
for the xx time.
** Tested, working, seems to have all normal functions restored.
The bonus: Outlook Express is now notably faster to start and close.
Thanks.
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