Anyone able to translate this error please?

[FunkyT]

The server responded with an error. Account: 'my.inbox.com', Server: 'my.inbox.com', Protocol: POP3, Server Response: '-ERR Syntax error, command unrecognized', Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 0x800CCC90, Error Number: 0x800CCC90

 

[Curiosityx]

Where is this recorded? The windows event log?

If it is in the windows event logs try Eventid.net for some clues, but knowing where it originated would help.

 

[UKDTweak]

Looks like an outlook express error, and you need to check your POP3 settings are correct.

 

[FunkyT]

Yep, it's an Outlook Express error. The pop3 server and username/password seem to be correct though

 

[growse]

Maybe you're tyring to use SSL POP rather than plain old unencrypted pop. See if the SSL box in outlook express is accidentally checked...

 

[R4z0r]

Your client has given a command the POP3 server doesn't like. Firstly, are you sure it's a POP3 server - could it be IMAP? TBH, there's lots of things it could be. First, get the mail settings from your provider then delete and re-add the connection in Outlook.

If that fails, call your mail provider and they should be able to assist. They will be able to look in the maillog to find the command you are sending that is generating the syntax error.

 

[ChuKKi Ninja]

I got this from the zen support website... maybe of use.

 

[FunkyT]

Thanks very much for the helpful replies.

I'm still unable to access the pop3 server via Outlook Express (tried multiple machines).

I'm able to create a telnet session with the pop3 server and login with the following message: "+OK maildrop locked and ready"

Does this mean it's working properly?

 

[davetherave2]

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