Cannot send email on Windows Live

My operating system is Win 7 x64 PRO
I installed Windows Live using the manual install for my ISP with POP3 and SMTP. I receive mail but cannot send it because a message pops up that it cannot find my mail server. It lists the proper SMTP server in the message but no go. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Windows Live several times but it sets up the account automatically each time with the same problem. I even set up a new account but got the same problem. I have used repair and it said that the repair was successful, but I still can't send mail. It is very strange that Thunderbird cannot be used on a 64 bit system when it was fine when I participated in the Win 7 Beta.

Error messages are as follows :
Server cannot be found SMTP-HVC.RR.COM
Socket error 11004
Windows Live ID error 0x800CCC0D

Welcome.

I think that the proboblem is with the settings. What you have to do is go to the website of your email provider (MSN, Yahoo etc) and get the correct settings; ports, etc). Even though it was set up automatically, many times it is done incorrectly. You will be interested in the SMTP settings (those are used for outgoing mail)

It is not difficult. Go to widows live mail >tools>accounts. Then click on your account, RoadRunner. Under each of the tabs there is information that needs to be filled in. Make sure that it agrees to what you find on the roadrunner website.

If you have problems, post and possibly I can offer additional assistance.

Here are pictures of what you will see when you go into accounts (WLM) and what information to use,


Road Runner Help

TY Alec, its nice people like yourself, with the kind word and the ty that gives us a good feeling, and the desire to help.