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Hi,<br />
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I'm trying to setup a Windows XP Professional computer to use it as an internet web server, providing Web, FTP, and mail (preferably via POP3/SMTP).<br />
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So far, I've managed to get the Web (HTTP) and FTP working using just the &quot;free&quot; IIS, and now it's just the mail bit left to do.<br />
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Does IIS with XP Pro provide everything I need to setup a mail server, or do I need to install something else?<br />
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I'm trying to do this without spending any money, and have found <a href="http://www.mailenable.com" rel="ugc">www.mailenable.com</a>, which seems to do what I want?<br />

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Hi,

I'm trying to setup a Windows XP Professional computer to use it as an internet web server, providing Web, FTP, and mail (preferably via POP3/SMTP).

So far, I've managed to get the Web (HTTP) and FTP working using just the "free" IIS, and now it's just the mail bit left to do.

Does IIS with XP Pro provide everything I need to setup a mail server, or do I need to install something else?

I'm trying to do this without spending any money, and have found www.mailenable.com, which seems to do what I want?


Does Windows XP Professional provide all I need to run a POP3/SMTP mail server?

Interactions between email servers and clients are governed by email protocols. The three most common email protocols are POP, IMAP and MAPI. Most email software operates under one of these (and many products support more than one).  The correct protocol must be selected, and correctly configured, if you want your email account to work.

Email Protocols

IIS is Internet Information Services, the web server included with Windows Server operating systems. All current versions are built on a modular architecture; modules can be added or removed individually so that those required for specific functionality are installed. The full installation of IIS includes HTTP, security, content, compression, caching, logging and diagnostics.