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  • Jan 1, 2013, 10:53 AM
    RICKlee46
    How do I fix this error,(the host"PoP3" could not be found)
    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
  • Jan 1, 2013, 10:55 AM
    Curlyben
    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.
  • Jan 1, 2013, 12:19 PM
    RICKlee46
    Would you please explain the difference between the two in plain talk , and how to fix it again thanks for your reply
  • Jan 1, 2013, 01:04 PM
    Curlyben
    POP - Post Office Protocol - INcoming mail
    SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - OUTgoing mail

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