Windows XP Pro and Outlook Express 6 - GoFuckYourself.com

candidpublishinginc · 03-31-2002, 08:54 PM

I bought a new Dell Inspiron 8100 Notebook computer with Windows XP Pro and for some reason Outlook Express 6 on it won't download my email! I configured both of my email accounts exactly like I did with 98 and they won't check email! They keep saying that there's "No new email" even though there is new email because I then try it on my other machine and it downloads fine.

I can send email and browse newsgroups fine though.

Anyone have any suggestions for other email clients besides Outlook?

LoveAsianChicks · 03-31-2002, 09:06 PM

use netscape 6.1 they might have a 6.2.
Mail program is great and doesn't get a 10th of the e-mail viruses that plague outlook.

Ted · 03-31-2002, 09:25 PM

save yourself a lot of grief and dont use outlook.

My laptop came with it pre-installed and I cant delete it, even if I delete it manually it self restores...... fucking microsoft

TSB · 03-31-2002, 10:12 PM

Hi Candid,

Here's one possible reason why it doesn't work.

Open outlook, goto... tools, accounts, then select your mail account, go in General ---> Did you check the box "Include this account when receiving or synchronizing"?

$10 it's unchecked right now ;)

mischief · 03-31-2002, 10:25 PM

In tools, under options, hit the mail setup tab, and be sure the check mark beside the send and recieve button is checked off.

candidpublishinginc · 04-01-2002, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TSB
Hi Candid,

Here's one possible reason why it doesn't work.

Open outlook, goto... tools, accounts, then select your mail account, go in General ---> Did you check the box "Include this account when receiving or synchronizing"?

$10 it's unchecked right now ;)

You just lost 10 bucks. I made sure that was checked too.

LoveAsianChicks · 04-01-2002, 09:00 AM

Just use netscape for mail and the problem is solved for pete sakes.
Netscape mail is better, it can make a sound when new messages arrive,
it shows the latest news events when you check your mail & it doesn't get all the worms and shit that outlook gets.

If your hellbent on using Outlook then
call the store you bought the laptop and have some tech wiz talk you through the setup, if you don't understand how to configure your mail. Any computer store I've bought a computer from, was willing to talk me through little problems even if they didn't have to.

Or call your local ISP tech support and say your e-mail is working. Someone there will make sure everything is configured correct.

GoLiaT · 04-01-2002, 09:25 AM

What ever you do
dont run netscape in winxp
it makes the hole system unstable

I HATE WINXP

zubr · 04-01-2002, 09:27 AM

Try some Ritlabs releases, they are professionals in email software and you wont get beaten by outlook exploits...

zubr · 04-01-2002, 09:28 AM

P.S. XP sucks ass - my DSL aint working on it

GoLiaT · 04-01-2002, 09:33 AM

Yes it sucks ass
most programs i used on win98 dont work
now
and if you check out new programs only 20% is
made for winxp
my mouse freeze 3-4 secs then works again for a while
then freeze again for a few seconds etc etc
i have no hardware conflicts so i have no clue why it feeze

candidpublishinginc · 04-01-2002, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LoveAsianChicks
Just use netscape for mail and the problem is solved for pete sakes.

Or call your local ISP tech support and say your e-mail is working. Someone there will make sure everything is configured correct.

Well I'm no computer newbie. This SHOULD work, I configured it exactly like I did 5.5.

I'm going to try calling tech support of my ISP and Dell, but I seriously doubt they'll help since those guys just read scripts.

Also for the people that say XP sucks, it must be your slow underpowered machines cause other than this email problem it's kicking ass.

GoLiaT · 04-01-2002, 09:52 AM

dude i also bought a dell inspirion 8100
so i dont think my machine is underpowered
wait 2-3 weeks and telll me it still works fine

my mouse conflicts started after 2-3 weeks

03-31-2002, 08:54 PM	#1
candidpublishinginc Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bedford, NH 03110 Posts: 707	Windows XP Pro and Outlook Express 6 I bought a new Dell Inspiron 8100 Notebook computer with Windows XP Pro and for some reason Outlook Express 6 on it won't download my email! I configured both of my email accounts exactly like I did with 98 and they won't check email! They keep saying that there's "No new email" even though there is new email because I then try it on my other machine and it downloads fine. I can send email and browse newsgroups fine though. Anyone have any suggestions for other email clients besides Outlook? __________________ Candid Clicks Earn up to 4 cents a click for blind link traffic! NO CONVERSIONS, NO BS!

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03-31-2002, 09:06 PM	#2
LoveAsianChicks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -CANADA- Posts: 1,464	use netscape 6.1 they might have a 6.2. Mail program is great and doesn't get a 10th of the e-mail viruses that plague outlook.

03-31-2002, 09:25 PM	#3
Ted Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 830	save yourself a lot of grief and dont use outlook. My laptop came with it pre-installed and I cant delete it, even if I delete it manually it self restores...... fucking microsoft

03-31-2002, 10:12 PM	#4
TSB Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Guitarville Posts: 170	Hi Candid, Here's one possible reason why it doesn't work. Open outlook, goto... tools, accounts, then select your mail account, go in General ---> Did you check the box "Include this account when receiving or synchronizing"? $10 it's unchecked right now ;)

03-31-2002, 10:25 PM	#5
mischief Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 382	In tools, under options, hit the mail setup tab, and be sure the check mark beside the send and recieve button is checked off.

04-01-2002, 09:00 AM	#7
LoveAsianChicks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -CANADA- Posts: 1,464	Just use netscape for mail and the problem is solved for pete sakes. Netscape mail is better, it can make a sound when new messages arrive, it shows the latest news events when you check your mail & it doesn't get all the worms and shit that outlook gets. If your hellbent on using Outlook then call the store you bought the laptop and have some tech wiz talk you through the setup, if you don't understand how to configure your mail. Any computer store I've bought a computer from, was willing to talk me through little problems even if they didn't have to. Or call your local ISP tech support and say your e-mail is working. Someone there will make sure everything is configured correct.

04-01-2002, 09:25 AM	#8
GoLiaT Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,130	What ever you do dont run netscape in winxp it makes the hole system unstable I HATE WINXP

04-01-2002, 09:33 AM	#11
GoLiaT Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,130	Yes it sucks ass most programs i used on win98 dont work now and if you check out new programs only 20% is made for winxp my mouse freeze 3-4 secs then works again for a while then freeze again for a few seconds etc etc i have no hardware conflicts so i have no clue why it feeze

04-01-2002, 09:52 AM	#13
GoLiaT Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,130	dude i also bought a dell inspirion 8100 so i dont think my machine is underpowered wait 2-3 weeks and telll me it still works fine my mouse conflicts started after 2-3 weeks