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Trying to setup pop3 on my Exchange Server 2003

I am trying to setup pop3 on my Exchange Server 2003.

I can send via smtp through my pop3 program, but can't login to the pop3 server. I have tried starting the pop3 virtual server, and I get an error message stating that dcom can't connect to the server pop3.crcclenexa.crcconline.local

any suggestions? I am running SBS 2003, and the Exchange Server side of things works nicely, and even OWA works through the Remote Webplace connection.

Thanks in advance
-Jeremy

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Jamie McKillop

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jmeiss

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DCOM was unable to communicate with the computer
pop3.LENEXA.CRCCONLINE.local using any of the
configured protocols.

The pop3 service isn't started.... This is the error in the event log when I do try and start it

-Jeremy

smeek

Go to Administrative Tools, Computer Management/ Services and check if POP3 is started (was it installed at setup). You can verify through Add/Remove Programs and Add/Remove Windows Components.

Open Exchange Sytem Manager and look under SERVERS/PROTOCOLS. Is the POP3 virtual service started.

Verify those things, then let us know.

Steve

jmeiss

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I checked in Services, and both Pop3 and IMAP were disabled. I set them to be automatic and started them.

However, when I go into Outlook it keeps prompting me for my username and password. I can access OWA with my username and password, but using Pop3 I can't access.

Any ideas?

-Jeremy

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I have actually tested the connection - and it works. I can telnet to port 110.

I am using correct username/password. Still saying

Task '- Receiving' reported error (0x800CCC0F) : 'The connection to the server was interrupted. If this problem continues, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'

smeek

I googled the error code. Are you inside the firewall or outside? See tips below.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813514

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;329916

Steve

jmeiss

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Yeah - had previously seen these before.

This happens when I am inside and outside the firewall (linksys router with ports 25 and 110 open).

jmeiss

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I also get this problem when I try and use imap. I can telnet to the server on both of those ports and get in. But when I try and access via an email program, it won't take my username and password. I am using both the domain username/password, and the email address username.

Just increased the points.

jmeiss

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Found out what the problem was - I needed to delete and readd my account.

Everything working fine.