Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers!Ideas:Outlook Express-Can't send mail Error messThe connection to the server has failed. Account: 'Bob's Gmail', Server: 'smtp.gmail.com', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 425, Secure(SSL): Yes, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E1 person needs an answerI do too

This is because gmail expects you to use port 587 for SMTP, not 465. This is documented in the gmail help and in the POP and IMAP settings pages.Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]------------------------------If a reply helps, please vote it as helpful. If a reply solves the issue, please mark it as an answer.