Windows Mail Port Settings

Some ISP's block SMTP Relay causing outgoing messages to bounce. If this happens to you, follow the instructions below by changing the outgoing SMTP port settings.

1. Open Windows Mail by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Mail.

2. Click the Tools menu, and then click Accounts.

3. Under Mail, click your e-mail account, and then click Properties.

4. In the Properties window, go to the Advanced tab.

5. Under Server Port Numbers, in the Outgoing mail (SMTP) field, type 26 and then click OK.

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