Thunderbird Error Help

Failed to connect to server [xxx.xxx.xxx].

Ensure that you've entered the correct server name, 'pop.gmail.com.' If the server name is correct, make sure that you are connected to the Internet when trying to check for new mail.

Could not connect to server pop.gmail.com; the connection was refused.

First, make sure that POP is enabled in Gmail. Next, check that you are using the correct incoming mail server port and encryption: port 995 with SSL. If the problem persists, try running a telnet test to determine whether the port is blocked on your network. To better diagnose the problem, you'll need to run a telnet test, which will check that your computer can contact our POP servers. If you're running Windows Vista, you'll first need to enable the Telnet feature:
1. Click the Start button, then Control Panel, and Programs.
2. Click Turn Windows Features On or Off.
3. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4. In the Windows Features box, check the box labeled Telnet Client, and click OK. (It may take a few minutes for the installation to complete.)
To run the telnet test on a Windows computer:
1. Open the Start menu, and select Run.
2. Enter command in the Open: field, and click OK.
3. Enter 'telnet pop.gmail.com 995,' and hit Enter.
If the telnet test produces an error, it indicates that your network is blocking access to Gmail's POP servers. Please contact your local network administrator or your Internet Service Provider's customer support

Sending of message failed. contact your network administrator.

Check that you are using the correct outgoing mail server port and encryption: port 25 with TLS. You can also try using port 587 and/or SSL encryption. If the problem persists, try running a telnet test to determine whether the port is blocked on your network: To better diagnose the problem, you'll need to run a telnet test, which will check that your computer can contact our POP servers. If you're running Windows Vista, you'll first need to enable the Telnet feature:
1. Click the Start button, then Control Panel, and Programs.
2. Click Turn Windows Features On or Off.
3. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4. In the Windows Features box, check the box labeled Telnet Client, and click OK. (It may take a few minutes for the installation to complete.)
To run the telnet test on a Windows computer:
1. Open the Start menu, and select Run.
2. Enter command in the Open: field, and click OK.
3. Enter 'telnet pop.gmail.com 995,' and hit Enter.
If the telnet test produces an error, it indicates that your network is blocking access to Gmail's POP servers. Please contact your local network administrator or your Internet Service Provider's customer support department for further instructions.

An error occurred while sending mail.

Check that you are using the correct outgoing mail server port and encryption: port 25 with TLS. You can also try using port 587 and/or SSL encryption. If the problem persists, try running a telnet test to determine whether the port is blocked on your network.

To better diagnose the problem, you'll need to run a telnet test, which will check that your computer can contact our POP servers.

If you're running Windows Vista, you'll first need to enable the Telnet feature:

1. Click the Start button, then Control Panel, and Programs.
2. Click Turn Windows Features On or Off.
3. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4. In the Windows Features box, check the box labeled Telnet Client, and click OK. (It may take a few minutes for the installation to complete.)

To run the telnet test on a Windows computer:

1. Open the Start menu, and select Run.
2. Enter command in the Open: field, and click OK.
3. Enter 'telnet pop.gmail.com 995,' and hit Enter.