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RICKlee46
Jan 1, 2013, 10:53 AM
When I try to send out email containing pics, from my dell opiplex755,using windows xp, I get this message, it also goes on to say (please verify that you have entered the server name correctly Account "PoP3",server.'PoP3',Protocol

Curlyben
Jan 1, 2013, 10:55 AM
SENDING requires the SMTP address rather than POP (delivery).
Occasionally MAIL is used in place of both POP and SMTP.
Check with your mail provider.

RICKlee46
Jan 1, 2013, 12:19 PM
Would you please explain the difference between the two in plain talk , and how to fix it again thanks for your reply

Curlyben
Jan 1, 2013, 01:04 PM
POP - Post Office Protocol - INcoming mail
SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - OUTgoing mail