I can receive emails, but cannot send out - email provider is road runner, they cannot help me, the error that comes up is below and seems to indicate a firewall or security issue, however, when i disable them, nothing changes in the error or ability to send emails... The connection to the server has failed. Account: 'pop-server.austin.rr.com', Server: 'smtp-server.austin.rr.com', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E5 people need an answerI do too

I have exactly the same problem and error message. It started when I changed internet service provider.

Hi SuzikonaDo you have any antivirus program running, Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. The Outgoing (SMTP) server requires authentication. If you are using Outlook Express you should check the box 'My server requires authentication. Enter the requested information: Your Name: your nameEmail Address: the email address the messages will be sent fromAccount Type: POP3Incoming Mail server: mail.domainname.xyzOutgoing Mail server: mail.domainname.xyzUser Name: the full email addressPassword: the password for the email addressClick More Settings.On the Outgoing Server tab, check My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.Thank youhttp://social.answers.microsoft.com