"SLC" <SLC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FFBFF1E5-8D6B-4621-BD44-A2E9E9EA1C78@microsoft.com...
>I have a new HP Touch Smart desktop..runs Vista. My ISP is AT&T Yahoo. My
> mail program is set up with AT& T pop settings and my email address is
> linked
> to this account. This mail account works fine.
>
> I recently attempted to send a link from IE...much to my surprise, windows
> Mail opened...downloaded everything that was in my yahoo mail account but
> would not allow me to send the link. Error message:
>
> The message could not be sent. The authentication setting might not be
> correct for your outgoing e-mail [SMTP] server. For help solving this
> problem, go to Help, search for "Troubleshoot Windows Mail", and read the
> "I'm having problems sending e-mail" section. If you need help determining
> the proper server settings, please contact your e-mail service provider.
>
> The rejected e-mail address was 'slcrac@ameritech.net'. Subject 'RockBuilt
> Lofts', Account: 'Yahoo Mail', Server: 'smtp.att.yahoo.com', Protocol:
> SMTP,
> Server Response: '530 authentication required - for help go to
> http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/sbc/dsl/mail/pop/pop-11.html', Port: 25,
> Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 530, Error Number: 0x800CCC78
>
> I've done all I can to correct this...just can't do it. What am I missing?
>
> Of note also..I downloaded Windows Mail live at some point during my
> frustration because it refered to being able to link all email
> accounts...well, that didn't happen so I probably messed that up as well.
>
> nothing like a new computer to make you want the old one back!!

Sounds like you haven't checked the box "My server requires authentication".

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Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
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