Thunderbird now not connecting server

Bimmer Guy · 19th January 2006

Hi, I have Thunderbird ver 1.5. I now get a error message "could'nt connect to server 127.0.0.1 the connection was refused" Everything was working properly until yesterday. I did'nt add or delete any programs. Anyone have an idea?

Win 98

**Westside** · 19th January 2006

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Guy

Hi, I have Thunderbird ver 1.5. I now get a error message "could'nt connect to server 127.0.0.1 the connection was refused" Everything was working properly until yesterday. I did'nt add or delete any programs. Anyone have an idea?

Win 98

You are not telling us if you are using some security software. Did you make some changes since yesterday? The error is typical of programs which change the mail server settings.

Bimmer Guy · 19th January 2006

Thanks Westside: sorry I forgot to mention I'm using Zone Alarm. I didabled it and Thunderbird still could'nt connect. Netscape mail Ver 4.9 is working ok . No changes of any kind were made.

**Bmoore1129** · 19th January 2006

I had the same problem.

Finally fixed it by going to Account options and all the way to the bottom of the left pane is "outgoing server (SMTP)".

It had the wrong port listed. I edited in the right pane to Port 25 and all was well.

This happened at the time I went to TB 1.5. Also use AVG E-Mail Scanner and may have happened during an update.

**Westside** · 19th January 2006

Bimmer Guy said that the connection was refused. changing the SMTP settings would do something for Sent mail, but not to receive mail. Now, is the problem with incoming or outgoing mail? And, is any setting changed in Mail Account|Server settings?

Bimmer Guy · 19th January 2006

Thanks everyone, I can't receive mail (I get that could not connect message) Sending is no problem. The best of my knoledge nothing has changed from yesterday when it was working fine.

rgds

**Westside** · 19th January 2006

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Guy

Thanks everyone, I can't receive mail (I get that could not connect message) Sending is no problem. The best of my knoledge nothing has changed from yesterday when it was working fine.

rgds

So, you checked Tools|Accounts|Server settings for that account, and there is no change? What type of account is it? Can you give the part from @ and on?

**Bmoore1129** · 19th January 2006

In the Account Settings under server settings, your server name should not be 127.0.0.1.
That is the number of your computer.

For instance mine is mail.consolidated.net (my email server). The port is 110, then enter your username (without the @xxxx.net). It will try to connect and then ask for your password for the account.

Bimmer Guy · 20th January 2006

Thanks every, the problem is on my office pc. I'll use your suggestions when I get to work Monday.

appreciate it

**Westside** · 20th January 2006

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Guy

Thanks every, the problem is on my office pc. I'll use your suggestions when I get to work Monday.

appreciate it

Since it is in your office, good luck.

**Ramona** · 20th January 2006

Bimmer Guy,

Sounds like your IS person is using an older Norton AntiVirus. Norton modifies your mail client to think its POP server is 127.0.0.1, and streams incoming Mail through 127.0.0.1, before actually reaching your Inbox. If it were your own PC, I would suggest turning off Mail Screening, but as it's your work PC, I don't imagine you have a choice...

Bimmer Guy · 23rd January 2006

Hi Ramona: I got into work a while ago and saw some one else had a simular problem. I used the fixes you gave him and TB is now working 100%. Thank you and everyone else for their help.

Rgds to everyone!

**Ramona** · 23rd January 2006

Bimmer Guy,

That's terrific, and I'm glad to hear that you were able to help someone else!