I can't get outlook to send my messages

Sounds like a Proxy Server issue.

1. Click the Connections tab. Go to LAN settings. Click Settings.
2. If the Use a proxy server check box is selected, click Advanced.
3. In the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with box, type *hotmail*;*services.msn*.
4. Click OK three times.
5. Start Outlook Express, and try to access your Hotmail account.

Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259133

Click the "Can't access your account?" link on the Hotmail sign-in page.

Probably your settings or configurations for Outlook is not properly set.

Refer to these sites for conguration settings using M/S outlook.
1. Configure outlook anywhere(MS Office 2010) @ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc179036.aspx

2. Configure outlook anywhere(MS Office 2007) pdf @ http://occs.odu.edu/projects/exchange/outlook_anywhere.pdf


Hope it helps.

Hi there,

Go to this Microsoft Support Link which explains exactly how, step by step, to set up Windows Live Hotmail in Outlook 2007. Don't leave out any steps and you should do just fine.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/use-a-windows-live-hotmail-account-in-outlook-HA010221823.aspx

Good Luck

First make sure the Internet is working.
If it is then try to login with the same username and password on www.hotmail.com if you can log in then it's a problem with outlook express if you cant then that is the problem.
To make sure outlook express is correct click on Tools, Accounts then click on Mail tab and then click on your email address and select properties make sure the username and password are correct or retype them.

1.check whther your HTML outgoing mail settings are correct
2.check whther your recipients are HTML capable.
3.Here are some factors that might affect the sending of messages through e-mail clients:
a. You may be using the Incorrect SMTP settings.
b. Your firewall software is blocking your e-mail client or the port for outgoing messages (Port 25) is being blocked by your security software.
c. Your router has a firmware setting to block certain communication ports (specifically port 25).
d. Your ISP has blocked access to port 25.
I also suggest using port 587 instead of port 25. This will help you to get around any blocks set up on port 25.
Moreover, to retain your messages on Hotmail server, check the option to leave a copy of my messages on the server on Outlook Express. For assistance, you can visit this link to contact their support team:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=2578

why

make sure you POP3, and SMTP setting are correct...with who ever your email provider is. If you have hotmail, it should auto configure for you with there http protocol settings for sending and receiving mail.

set your preferences to a lower security level; if this is an office PC, you may have to have IT lower it for you

go to control panel>>mail
click on show porfiles
click on add in the popup
type in a new porfile "xxx@ hotmail.com", click on ok
change the e-mail address in the "auto accoutn setup" popup. click on next
typ in new e-mail addres, and password. click next
the system should automaticlly detect and configure the hotmail account. if not, make sure you have access to the hotmail account, and try again.