Installation POP problem

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r.beatley
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Installation POP problem

Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:34 am

When I click the Check Mail Button I get the following "The authentication failed for POP.ntlworld.com (POP.ntlworld.com) Bad username or password" The username is already entered, I cannot remember having a password for POP.ntlworld and everything I try fails, can anyone help please?
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stan_qaz
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Re: Installation POP problem

Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:15 am

Contact your ISP and have them reset your password for you. POP has to use a password or anyone could read and delete your e-mail.
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rusticdog
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Re: Installation POP problem

Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:02 pm

Moved into MW Troubleshooting...
r.beatley
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Re: Installation POP problem

Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:57 am

stan_qaz wrote:Contact your ISP and have them reset your password for you. POP has to use a password or anyone could read and delete your e-mail.
Many thanks for your help, problem solved Cheers ray
r.beatley
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Re: Installation POP problem

Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:59 am

rusticdog wrote:Moved into MW Troubleshooting...
Many thanks for your help, problem solved Ray

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