Gash, go to TOOLS and than ACCOUNTS and highlight the account you want to have checked. Click on PRPERTIES and in the new window check the box at the bottom.. .If this does not help, than double check all details for this account, there may be the requirement to add the @whatever.com to your login name.. .Next, there is the chance that you need a secure password authentication or that your server requires authentication..check this with your provider and see the SERVER tab to enable the features if required (alternatively, you may have marked them and this is not required...). .. .In the CONNECTION tab fields you should also enable the appropriate field. If you dial-in via a different provider, use 3rd party dialer.... .. .If you are using a firewall or a virus-checker, than there is a very good chance that they may have altered your server settings or account settings...