Need Help With Windows Mail + Eircom Wireless

Purple_Delish · 01-12-2010 11:01PM #1

I got a new modem today after my last one was damaged by the storm (somehow?) and m,y windows mail wouldn't work. I cant remember how i configured it last time but i think mail tries to dial up to wireless internet and i simply do not know how to fix it. So irritating.

Does anyone know how I can configure it to work with my computers active wireless connection?

(I'm windows vista and I run modem btw)

Vanbis · 01-12-2010 11:07PM

Purple_Delish wrote: »

I got a new modem today after my last one was damaged by the storm (somehow?) and m,y windows mail wouldn't work. I cant remember how i configured it last time but i think mail tries to dial up to wireless internet and i simply do not know how to fix it. So irritating.

Does anyone know how I can configure it to work with my computers active wireless connection?

(I'm windows vista and I run modem btw)

You have your new modem connected up to your PC/Laptop and you can get online with it?

Purple_Delish · 01-12-2010 11:13PM

yes I already have it connected to my PC, Ipod touch, 2 laptops....

It's just windows mail

Vanbis · 01-12-2010 11:24PM

Purple_Delish wrote: »

yes I already have it connected to my PC, Ipod touch, 2 laptops....

It's just windows mail

Select tools > e-mail accounts > select your account and check the account settings. Make sure you have the correct Pop3 and SMTP settings for your e-mail provider and ISP.

Purple_Delish · 02-12-2010 10:21AM

I'm pretty sure I've nailed that aswell.

In: pop.eircom.net
Out: smtp.eircom.net

And when I tried webmail.eircom.net it wouldnt work btw

jeckle · 02-12-2010 12:37PM

Try this:

Incoming Mail Server (POP 3): webmail.eircom.net
Outgoing: mail1.eircom.net

Purple_Delish · 02-12-2010 05:26PM

Yeah done that. Hasn't worked.

I don't know if I've been specific enough about the problem... But when I click send/recieve, I get this:

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/393523/137777.jpg

But I don't have dial up? And it says I have no active connections, despite the fact I'm wirelessly connected to the internet and that it says "working online in the bottom bar

Purple_Delish · 02-12-2010 07:25PM

Ok, I think I've found the root of the problem. I have to go accounts-properties-connection and untick something or other. Unfortunately whenever I click the connection tab WM instantly becomes unresponsive.... Every single time

Should I re-install because I'm almost sure thats how I can sort this out.

Apologies for double post

ted1 · 02-12-2010 07:28PM

make sure your default connection is lan as oppose to dial up.

Purple_Delish · 02-12-2010 07:30PM

But the problem is I cant change my default connectrion. Because that connection tab instantly causes WM to become unresponsive and crash

FSL · 02-12-2010 07:56PM

Have you considered using Thunderbird instead of windows live?

Purple_Delish · 02-12-2010 08:17PM

Is it possible to use thunderbird and save all my contacts, messages, folders, etc?

Because I'd love to escape this horrid piece of junkware that is WM

FSL · 03-12-2010 01:29PM

According to the documentation you can import from Windows Mail

Purple_Delish · 03-12-2010 09:18PM

Called eircom today. Great support.... They can fix my account but I need my password from 10 years ago... *sigh*

anyway I won't be needing this thread anymore. Thanks for the help

dub45 · 04-12-2010 03:26AM

In fairness to Eircom or indeed any isp sorting out windows mail issues is not their concern.

Need Help With Windows Mail + Eircom Wireless

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