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I have some trouble when I’m sending e-mails with large attachments (500kb and above).
I use Outlook Express 6.0.
After a while that I has ‘sent’ the e-mail I get the message of that my SMTP server isn’t responding. (I have the choice to ‘wait’ or ‘cancel’).
Could this have something to do with that I send files that are zipped?
Anyone who knows what I should do?
Jeanette
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LBA,
I don’t think so. A non responding server could be the result of many different causes:
- the server could be down,
- the server could just be busy,
- the access number you are using could be tied up (low bandwidth available)
- or you are not sending the proper authentication code.
Can you receive mail ok?
Have you checked the “timeout” setting in OE for SMTP transfers (Sending stuff)?
Open OE/Toos/Accounts
Then double click on your mail account. Open up the tab Advanced.
You can move the “slider” to increase the time. It is normally set at 1 minute. Large files may take a bit longer. You can try 2 minutes and see what happens.
Good luck
techie101
Are you using Avast?
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I use Avast Home (the free version).
I tried to increase the “server timout” time to 5 minutes (it’s the most you can choose), but I still got the message about server not responding.
I have no trouble receiving e-mails, with and without attachments.
I use a 56K modem, so I don’t have the fastest connecting.
Could it have something to do with the settings for Outlook Mail in Avast?