Mozilla Thunderbird problem

Xen · 03-21-2005, 12:43 PM

I have a weird problem wich occured when I got home from school. I tried to check my mail but I got the "failed to connect" message. I tought that it was temporary but the error is still there. So now I'm using Outlook again but I would really like to get back to Thunderbird. Any tips how to solve the problem?

Bungleau · 03-22-2005, 12:47 AM

Doublecheck your connection settings to make sure they're correct. Then check your firewall to make sure you're not preventing it from going out.

Leastways, that's my first pair of thoughts [img]tongue.gif[/img]

LennonCook · 03-22-2005, 01:51 AM

What have you changed recently?
Did you have to set up the account Outlook from scratch, or did you use existing settings in there?
What, if any, Thunderbird extensions are you using?

Xen · 03-22-2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LennonCook:
What have you changed recently?
Did you have to set up the account Outlook from scratch, or did you use existing settings in there?
What, if any, Thunderbird extensions are you using?

I think I used the existing settings. I am not using any extensions.

Larry_OHF · 03-22-2005, 11:52 AM

Funny thing is, I was also unable to connect to my e-mail pop3 server from Triad Roadrunner Cable yesterday. I called the tech support to report it, and he responded that their e-mail server had a problem and that was why I could connect to the net, but not the e-mail. In other words, it might not be your problem.

I always blame the other guy first!
You should learn that trait!

RevRuby · 03-22-2005, 02:19 PM

first rule of tech support lary, blame the other guy.

LennonCook · 03-22-2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xen:

quote:
Originally posted by LennonCook:
What have you changed recently?
Did you have to set up the account Outlook from scratch, or did you use existing settings in there?
What, if any, Thunderbird extensions are you using?

I think I used the existing settings. I am not using any extensions. [/QUOTE]It does sound like your Thunderbird settings have gotten messed up at some point. Try re-importing them from Outlook, maybe? File -> Import .

Xen · 03-23-2005, 09:05 AM

Well I tried. But to no avail. I still get the "connection timed out" message.

03-22-2005, 12:47 AM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Doublecheck your connection settings to make sure they're correct. Then check your firewall to make sure you're not preventing it from going out. Leastways, that's my first pair of thoughts [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-22-2005, 11:52 AM	#5
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Funny thing is, I was also unable to connect to my e-mail pop3 server from Triad Roadrunner Cable yesterday. I called the tech support to report it, and he responded that their e-mail server had a problem and that was why I could connect to the net, but not the e-mail. In other words, it might not be your problem. I always blame the other guy first! You should learn that trait! __________________

03-22-2005, 02:19 PM	#6
RevRuby Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Limbo Age: 44 Posts: 1,720	first rule of tech support lary, blame the other guy. __________________ peek-a-boo

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03-21-2005, 12:43 PM	#1
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	I have a weird problem wich occured when I got home from school. I tried to check my mail but I got the "failed to connect" message. I tought that it was temporary but the error is still there. So now I'm using Outlook again but I would really like to get back to Thunderbird. Any tips how to solve the problem?

03-22-2005, 01:51 AM	#3
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	What have you changed recently? Did you have to set up the account Outlook from scratch, or did you use existing settings in there? What, if any, Thunderbird extensions are you using?

03-23-2005, 09:05 AM	#8
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Well I tried. But to no avail. I still get the "connection timed out" message.

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