Can't pick up mail from server in Outlook 2003

[kwunder]

Hi,
I'm having loads of trouble with mail that is not getting delivered to me from my server. Each time I do a Send/Receive, I get this error message :-

Task 'name - Receiving' reported error (0x800CCC90) : 'Your incoming (POP3) e-mail server has reported an internal error. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP). The server responded: -ERR problem retrieving message.'

I have NOT made any changes to account settings and this problem started about 4 days ago. I also have Outlook 2003 on my other PC, and that returns the same error message.

I have a few email alias's and they are all working fine, with the same account settings etc.

I have also done a "test account settings" in Outlook 2003 and that says things are fine.

I can send mail from the same address OK - no problem. Just can't receive...

I have contacted my ISP who tell me Outlook is corrupt. I have now eliminated this as the reason too by formatting my HD and re installing Vista, then a new install of Outlook 2003.

The problem is there again...

Any ideas ?
Cheers in advance !

 

[noveyron]

Given that you have a number of email accounts that you are popping, Send/Receive groups might help:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;820669

 

[kwunder]

Hi noveyron,

Tried that workaround but it hasn't worked.

Incidentally, I've just tried the account in the mail program that comes with Vista (Windows Mail) and it picked up the mail no problems. This would indicate that there is a problem with Outlook 2003, but how & why, as I've been using this set up for 3 years or so now without problems ?

And, a format / reinstall hasn't changed a thing either ?