Steps for resolution:* You are not connected to the Internet or a network, or your mail server is temporarily unavailable.
* Your account settings are incorrect.
* An e-mail item on your POP3 server is damaged.
* The configuration of your AV software is incorrect.
* Outlook Express was removed from the computer or the installation is damaged.
* The configuration of your personal firewall software is incorrect.
Per Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/8135141. Start Outlook Express.
2. On the Tools menu, click Accounts.
3. Click the Mail tab.
4. Click your POP3 account, and then click Properties.
5. Click the Advanced tab.
6. Gradually increase the server time-out setting until the problem is resolved.