Extra annoying gmail problems.

hey guys i have been so fustrated with gmail, i wish i could switch back to yahoo, but i cant because too many people know this one and it works with my iphone imap.

theese are the problems

windows operation aborted errors- this happened when i had google as my hompage it only stoped after i changed my homepage to somthing else.

server not responding gmail errors- it says retrying in xx seconds, its hell. this makes it seem like email is some crazy new invention thats unstable.

Oops... a server error occurred and your email was not sent. (#102- i also get theese when trying to send mail.

thanks in advance if anybody can help me.

 

The gmail help center is really helpful:

http://mail.google.com/support/?ctx=about&hl=en

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 smtp.gmail.com 465,' and hit Enter.

Hope this helps.

 

How does telnet'ing to the smtp server help with his issues? Just curious.

 

I have not idea. lol, but I did had trouble in vista with sending mail and the smtp server. This is what the gmail help center instructed and it worked for me.

 

thanks! problem fixed +1

 

Glad to help.

 

I have a strong feeling its not really "fixed" and its mere temporary.

 

Time will tell, but as far as it seems enabling telnet fixed the problem like gmail recommended.

 

Thanks Marcham89,

I had the same problem and your advice really helped me out.

All the best,
HPdv6636nr

 

Your welcome HPdv6636nr. Glad to help.