Unable to set up outgoing email....

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I am trying to set up my windows mail for the first time. I am able to
receive emails ok but am unable to send any and keep getting the following
error message...
The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'PAT Tester', Account:
'pop.orangehome.co.uk', Server: 'smtp.orangehome.co.uk', Protocol: SMTP,
Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10013, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
 
Looks like you are running into a port 25 block. When you got that error
message, was your Internet connection being obtained from Orange?
If not, what you experienced is normal. As a general rule, the owner of
the SMTP server you are using must be the same as the entity providing
your Internet connection at that moment. For more on this see
http://www.postcastserver.com/help/Port_25_Blocking.aspx

The available workarounds when sending away from home are as follows:

1. Use webmail for sending (via your browser).
2. Ask your home ISP if they have a port other than '25' for SMTP.
3. If you use the same away-from-home connection frequently,
substitute the SMTP server belonging to that connection. This is a bit
tricky, but if you want to go that route, I can provide more details.
4. If you frequently send from multiple locations, get a free Gmail account,
configure it for POP access, set it up in Windows Mail, and use that for
your sending chores. Gmail uses port 465 for SMTP, which is not blocked
like port 25 is.
 
Hi Gary
My home ISP is now Tiscali, where as previously it was Orange. Do you have a
work around for this..??
Thanks Jond
 
I'm not that familiar with UK ISPs, but it seems strange that you expect
Orange to continue handling your email when they are no longer your ISP.
Are Orange email accounts free, such that anyone can get one?
 
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