Outlook Express Question

[Heather]

I am trying to set up Outlook Express to use my email
account , it is a lot like a hotmail
account. I am at the window that says "Internet
Connection Wizard" and I am not sure how to fill it in.
Here is what I have:

Email Server Names
My incoming mail server is a (POP3, IMAP, HTTP) server.
Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP, HTTP) server: "blank"
An SMTP server is the server that is used for your
outgoing email.
outgoing mail (SMTP) server: "blank"
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I have called Hewlet Packard, MSN (who is my internet
service providor), and Microsoft Personal Support. The
latter told me I could come here or pay $35 on a major
credit card, lol. I know it shouldn't be that hard to
figure out, but I don't want to put the wrong thing. I
REALLY appreciate your help! Thanks in advance.

Heather

[Bquinn]

"Heather" > wrote in message
...
> I am trying to set up Outlook Express to use my email
> account , it is a lot like a hotmail
> account. I am at the window that says "Internet
> Connection Wizard" and I am not sure how to fill it in.
> Here is what I have:
>
> Email Server Names
> My incoming mail server is a (POP3, IMAP, HTTP) server.
> Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP, HTTP) server: "blank"
> An SMTP server is the server that is used for your
> outgoing email.
> outgoing mail (SMTP) server: "blank"
> <Back Next> Cancel
>
> I have called Hewlet Packard, MSN (who is my internet
> service providor), and Microsoft Personal Support. The
> latter told me I could come here or pay $35 on a major
> credit card, lol. I know it shouldn't be that hard to
> figure out, but I don't want to put the wrong thing. I
> REALLY appreciate your help! Thanks in advance.
>
Heather

There are three things you need to know and you can get that
informaiton from the avon.net people. MSN - HP would not have
that information unless the person you are talking with has an
account as you are trying to setup. Look for these:

1- My incoming mail server is : ??? Example pop3
2 - Incoming mail: ??? example - pop.juno.com
3 - Outgoing mail: ??? example - smtp.juno.com

Of course you know your account or ID name and your password.

Bq

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Heather,

Your mail account provider needs to supply you with the server names, not
Microsoft, MSN, or Hewlett Packard. According to this link:

http://home.avon.net/initialquestions/email.html

They should be as follows:

Incoming mail (POP3) Server: pop3.avon.net
Outgoing mail (SMTP) Server: smtp.avon.net

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Heather" > wrote in message
...
> I am trying to set up Outlook Express to use my email
> account , it is a lot like a hotmail
> account. I am at the window that says "Internet
> Connection Wizard" and I am not sure how to fill it in.
> Here is what I have:
>
> Email Server Names
> My incoming mail server is a (POP3, IMAP, HTTP) server.
> Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP, HTTP) server: "blank"
> An SMTP server is the server that is used for your
> outgoing email.
> outgoing mail (SMTP) server: "blank"
> <Back Next> Cancel
>
> I have called Hewlet Packard, MSN (who is my internet
> service providor), and Microsoft Personal Support. The
> latter told me I could come here or pay $35 on a major
> credit card, lol. I know it shouldn't be that hard to
> figure out, but I don't want to put the wrong thing. I
> REALLY appreciate your help! Thanks in advance.
>
> Heather
>