Re: Built in SMTP Server in XP Pro

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/28/04 

Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:36:49 -0400

Kevin wrote:
> Hi,
> I installed the built in SMTP Server and IIS on Win XP
> Pro. I was trying to set it up so that I can have my own
> web server. I checked with my ISP and port 25 is not
> blocked. I do not like my ISP mail because it takes to
> long for the mail to be delivered. I want the server to
> be able to send and recieve e-mails. I have a web page
> set up and a Dynamic DNS name set up.

What problems are you having? Are you not able to use your SMTP server? What
mail client? What errors do you get?

Note - you can't receive mail on your server - SMTP is for outbound mail.
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Kevin

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