I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
problem? can any one help me with this.
thanks, bill

RE: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Wed Jun 04 15:29:06 PDT 2008

Sorry i forgot to put in the error code

Configuration:
Account: news.verizon.net
Server: news.verizon.net
User name: bhanford
Protocol: NNTP
Port: 119
Secure(SSL): 0
Code: 800ccc0e


"bill" wrote:

> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> problem? can any one help me with this.
> thanks, bill

Re: newsgroups by PA

PA
Wed Jun 04 16:11:51 PDT 2008

0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server

Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL and OE
[ignore any Mail-specific content]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514

When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your anti-virus
application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this scanning
does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)?

Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?

Are you having any other connection problems?

Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?

Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in a
new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
computer?

No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


bill wrote:
> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
>
> Configuration:
> Account: news.verizon.net
> Server: news.verizon.net
> User name: bhanford
> Protocol: NNTP
> Port: 119
> Secure(SSL): 0
> Code: 800ccc0e
>
>
> "bill" wrote:
>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
>> problem? can any one help me with this.
>> thanks, bill


Re: newsgroups by Michael

Michael
Wed Jun 04 22:17:19 PDT 2008

Are you connected to the Internet via Verizon when you try to use
newsgroups? If you are using some other Internet connection, that can
be the issue.

--

Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm



"bill" <helpme.com> wrote in message
news:E88BED97-A32C-4A76-8FBA-92803E9B4AF2@microsoft.com...
> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
>
> Configuration:
> Account: news.verizon.net
> Server: news.verizon.net
> User name: bhanford
> Protocol: NNTP
> Port: 119
> Secure(SSL): 0
> Code: 800ccc0e
>
>
> "bill" wrote:
>
>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
>> problem? can any one help me with this.
>> thanks, bill



Re: newsgroups by VanguardLH

VanguardLH
Wed Jun 04 22:37:04 PDT 2008

"bill" wrote in
<news:B60A4CE2-E996-47AB-A6DE-F7CCFCB06353@microsoft.com>:

> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> problem? can any one help me with this.
> thanks, bill

"telnet news.verizon.net 119" results in a timeout. Their server is not
responding on that port. You didn't mention using a non-standard port.
I'm not on the Verizon network when doing the telnet test; however, if
they reject external connects to their server then I shouldn't get a
timeout and instead an immediate connect rejection. Do the telnet test
yourself while on their network.

Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 06:25:02 PDT 2008

Bear
I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other conection
problems
and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only thing I
didn't
try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything it's
only me
and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
>
> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL and OE
> [ignore any Mail-specific content]
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
>
> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your anti-virus
> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this scanning
> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
> (if any)?
>
> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
>
> Are you having any other connection problems?
>
> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>
> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in a
> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
> computer?
>
> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> bill wrote:
> > Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
> >
> > Configuration:
> > Account: news.verizon.net
> > Server: news.verizon.net
> > User name: bhanford
> > Protocol: NNTP
> > Port: 119
> > Secure(SSL): 0
> > Code: 800ccc0e
> >
> >
> > "bill" wrote:
> >> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> >> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> >> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> >> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> >> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> >> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> >> problem? can any one help me with this.
> >> thanks, bill
>
>

Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 06:29:02 PDT 2008

Van
I'm not really sure how to telnet can you explane it.

"VanguardLH" wrote:

> "bill" wrote in
> <news:B60A4CE2-E996-47AB-A6DE-F7CCFCB06353@microsoft.com>:
>
> > I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> > than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> > I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> > I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> > my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> > and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> > problem? can any one help me with this.
> > thanks, bill
>
> "telnet news.verizon.net 119" results in a timeout. Their server is not
> responding on that port. You didn't mention using a non-standard port.
> I'm not on the Verizon network when doing the telnet test; however, if
> they reject external connects to their server then I shouldn't get a
> timeout and instead an immediate connect rejection. Do the telnet test
> yourself while on their network.
>

Re: newsgroups by PA

PA
Thu Jun 05 07:20:15 PDT 2008

What about?...
>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?

> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.

And what anti-virus application is installed now?

> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> either

That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


bill wrote:
> Bear
> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other conection
> problems
> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only thing
> I
> didn't
> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything it's
> only me
> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
>>
>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL and
>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
>>
>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
>> anti-virus
>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this scanning
>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>> firewall
>> (if any)?
>>
>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
>>
>> Are you having any other connection problems?
>>
>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>>
>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in a
>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
>> computer?
>>
>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> bill wrote:
>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
>>>
>>> Configuration:
>>> Account: news.verizon.net
>>> Server: news.verizon.net
>>> User name: bhanford
>>> Protocol: NNTP
>>> Port: 119
>>> Secure(SSL): 0
>>> Code: 800ccc0e
>>>
>>>
>>> "bill" wrote:
>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
>>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
>>>> thanks, bill


Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 07:58:01 PDT 2008



"bill" wrote:

> Van
> I tried it and it failed also. I got connecting to news.verizon.net....could not open connection to host, on port 119: connection failed
>
> "VanguardLH" wrote:
>
> > "bill" wrote in
> > <news:B60A4CE2-E996-47AB-A6DE-F7CCFCB06353@microsoft.com>:
> >
> > > I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> > > than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> > > I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> > > I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> > > my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> > > and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> > > problem? can any one help me with this.
> > > thanks, bill
> >
> > "telnet news.verizon.net 119" results in a timeout. Their server is not
> > responding on that port. You didn't mention using a non-standard port.
> > I'm not on the Verizon network when doing the telnet test; however, if
> > they reject external connects to their server then I shouldn't get a
> > timeout and instead an immediate connect rejection. Do the telnet test
> > yourself while on their network.
> >

Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 10:54:02 PDT 2008

It must be inside I have fios.


"N. Miller" wrote:

> On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 06:29:02 -0700, bill wrote:
>
> > I'm not really sure how to telnet can you explane it.
>
> From a command prompt, you just type, "telnet news.verizon.net 119".
> In any case, because you are posting through a browser, we can't see your IP
> address, to know if you are trying to access the server from inside, or
> outside of the Verizon IP network.
>
> --
> Norman
> ~Shine, bright morning light,
> ~now in the air the spring is coming.
> ~Sweet, blowing wind,
> ~singing down the hills and valleys.
>

Re: newsgroups by PA

PA
Thu Jun 05 11:00:02 PDT 2008

<guffaw>

bill wrote:
> It must be inside I have fios.
>
>
> "N. Miller" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 06:29:02 -0700, bill wrote:
>>
>>> I'm not really sure how to telnet can you explane it.
>>
>> From a command prompt, you just type, "telnet news.verizon.net 119".
>> In any case, because you are posting through a browser, we can't see your
>> IP address, to know if you are trying to access the server from inside,
>> or
>> outside of the Verizon IP network.
>>
>> --
>> Norman
>> ~Shine, bright morning light,
>> ~now in the air the spring is coming.
>> ~Sweet, blowing wind,
>> ~singing down the hills and valleys.


Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 11:51:00 PDT 2008

Thanks Bear
I'm waiting for verizon to get back to me.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> What about?...
> >> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
> >> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>
> > I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> > I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>
> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
>
> > What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> > either
>
> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> bill wrote:
> > Bear
> > I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> > I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> > I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
> > configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other conection
> > problems
> > and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only thing
> > I
> > didn't
> > try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything it's
> > only me
> > and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
> > What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> > either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
> > I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
> >>
> >> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL and
> >> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
> >>
> >> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
> >> anti-virus
> >> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this scanning
> >> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >> firewall
> >> (if any)?
> >>
> >> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
> >>
> >> Are you having any other connection problems?
> >>
> >> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
> >> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> >>
> >> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in a
> >> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
> >> computer?
> >>
> >> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
> >> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> bill wrote:
> >>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
> >>>
> >>> Configuration:
> >>> Account: news.verizon.net
> >>> Server: news.verizon.net
> >>> User name: bhanford
> >>> Protocol: NNTP
> >>> Port: 119
> >>> Secure(SSL): 0
> >>> Code: 800ccc0e
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "bill" wrote:
> >>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> >>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> >>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> >>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> >>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> >>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> >>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
> >>>> thanks, bill
>
>

Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 11:59:00 PDT 2008

tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am or2pm same.
avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> What about?...
> >> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
> >> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>
> > I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> > I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>
> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
>
> > What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> > either
>
> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> bill wrote:
> > Bear
> > I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> > I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> > I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
> > configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other conection
> > problems
> > and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only thing
> > I
> > didn't
> > try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything it's
> > only me
> > and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
> > What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> > either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
> > I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
> >>
> >> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL and
> >> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
> >>
> >> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
> >> anti-virus
> >> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this scanning
> >> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >> firewall
> >> (if any)?
> >>
> >> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
> >>
> >> Are you having any other connection problems?
> >>
> >> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in the
> >> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> >>
> >> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in a
> >> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
> >> computer?
> >>
> >> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
> >> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> bill wrote:
> >>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
> >>>
> >>> Configuration:
> >>> Account: news.verizon.net
> >>> Server: news.verizon.net
> >>> User name: bhanford
> >>> Protocol: NNTP
> >>> Port: 119
> >>> Secure(SSL): 0
> >>> Code: 800ccc0e
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "bill" wrote:
> >>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> >>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> >>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> >>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> >>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> >>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> >>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
> >>>> thanks, bill
>
>

Re: newsgroups by PA

PA
Thu Jun 05 15:28:10 PDT 2008

Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?

Assuming WinXP SP2 or SP3, see if disabling ZA *and then* enabling the
Windows Firewall makes any diff.

bill wrote:
> tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am or2pm
> same.
> avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> What about?...
>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
>>>> the
>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>>
>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>>
>> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
>>
>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
>>> either
>>
>> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> bill wrote:
>>> Bear
>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>>> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
>>> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other conection
>>> problems
>>> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only
>>> thing
>>> I
>>> didn't
>>> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything
>>> it's
>>> only me
>>> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
>>> either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
>>> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
>>>>
>>>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL
>>>> and
>>>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
>>>>
>>>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
>>>> anti-virus
>>>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this
>>>> scanning
>>>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>> firewall
>>>> (if any)?
>>>>
>>>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
>>>>
>>>> Are you having any other connection problems?
>>>>
>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
>>>> the
>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>>>>
>>>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in
>>>> a
>>>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
>>>> computer?
>>>>
>>>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
>>>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> bill wrote:
>>>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
>>>>>
>>>>> Configuration:
>>>>> Account: news.verizon.net
>>>>> Server: news.verizon.net
>>>>> User name: bhanford
>>>>> Protocol: NNTP
>>>>> Port: 119
>>>>> Secure(SSL): 0
>>>>> Code: 800ccc0e
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "bill" wrote:
>>>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
>>>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
>>>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
>>>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
>>>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
>>>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
>>>>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
>>>>>> thanks, bill


Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Thu Jun 05 20:17:01 PDT 2008

Bear
Turned off ZA and enabled windows firewall still ng.
I have Winxp SP3

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?
>
> Assuming WinXP SP2 or SP3, see if disabling ZA *and then* enabling the
> Windows Firewall makes any diff.
>
> bill wrote:
> > tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am or2pm
> > same.
> > avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> What about?...
> >>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> >>>> the
> >>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> >>
> >>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> >>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> >>
> >> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
> >>
> >>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> >>> either
> >>
> >> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> bill wrote:
> >>> Bear
> >>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> >>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> >>> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
> >>> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other conection
> >>> problems
> >>> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only
> >>> thing
> >>> I
> >>> didn't
> >>> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything
> >>> it's
> >>> only me
> >>> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
> >>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> >>> either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
> >>> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
> >>>>
> >>>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL
> >>>> and
> >>>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
> >>>>
> >>>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
> >>>> anti-virus
> >>>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this
> >>>> scanning
> >>>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
> >>>>
> >>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >>>> firewall
> >>>> (if any)?
> >>>>
> >>>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
> >>>>
> >>>> Are you having any other connection problems?
> >>>>
> >>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> >>>> the
> >>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> >>>>
> >>>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> >>>> a
> >>>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
> >>>> computer?
> >>>>
> >>>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed Parental
> >>>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> bill wrote:
> >>>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Configuration:
> >>>>> Account: news.verizon.net
> >>>>> Server: news.verizon.net
> >>>>> User name: bhanford
> >>>>> Protocol: NNTP
> >>>>> Port: 119
> >>>>> Secure(SSL): 0
> >>>>> Code: 800ccc0e
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "bill" wrote:
> >>>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> >>>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> >>>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> >>>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> >>>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> >>>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> >>>>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
> >>>>>> thanks, bill
>
>

Re: newsgroups by PA

PA
Fri Jun 06 13:52:16 PDT 2008

If it's ZA Free, try uninstalling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall.
If no joy, the issue *is*on Verizon's (FIOS) end.

bill wrote:
> Bear
> Turned off ZA and enabled windows firewall still ng.
> I have Winxp SP3
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?
>>
>> Assuming WinXP SP2 or SP3, see if disabling ZA *and then* enabling the
>> Windows Firewall makes any diff.
>>
>> bill wrote:
>>> tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am or2pm
>>> same.
>>> avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> What about?...
>>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>>>>
>>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
>>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>>>>
>>>> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
>>>>
>>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
>>>>> either
>>>>
>>>> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> bill wrote:
>>>>> Bear
>>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
>>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>>>>> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
>>>>> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other
>>>>> conection
>>>>> problems
>>>>> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only
>>>>> thing
>>>>> I
>>>>> didn't
>>>>> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything
>>>>> it's
>>>>> only me
>>>>> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
>>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
>>>>> either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
>>>>> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
>>>>>> anti-virus
>>>>>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this
>>>>>> scanning
>>>>>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>>> firewall
>>>>>> (if any)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you having any other connection problems?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
>>>>>> computer?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed
>>>>>> Parental
>>>>>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> bill wrote:
>>>>>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Configuration:
>>>>>>> Account: news.verizon.net
>>>>>>> Server: news.verizon.net
>>>>>>> User name: bhanford
>>>>>>> Protocol: NNTP
>>>>>>> Port: 119
>>>>>>> Secure(SSL): 0
>>>>>>> Code: 800ccc0e
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "bill" wrote:
>>>>>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
>>>>>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
>>>>>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
>>>>>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
>>>>>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
>>>>>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
>>>>>>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
>>>>>>>> thanks, bill


Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Sat Jun 07 14:44:00 PDT 2008

Bear
NG uninstalled both Zone Alarm and AVG and tried. The only thing left was
for me to get a Vodka Collins and sulk. Will call Verizon back. Thanks for
your help.
Bill

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> If it's ZA Free, try uninstalling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall.
> If no joy, the issue *is*on Verizon's (FIOS) end.
>
> bill wrote:
> > Bear
> > Turned off ZA and enabled windows firewall still ng.
> > I have Winxp SP3
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?
> >>
> >> Assuming WinXP SP2 or SP3, see if disabling ZA *and then* enabling the
> >> Windows Firewall makes any diff.
> >>
> >> bill wrote:
> >>> tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am or2pm
> >>> same.
> >>> avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> What about?...
> >>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> >>>>>> the
> >>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> >>>>
> >>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> >>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> >>>>
> >>>> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
> >>>>
> >>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> >>>>> either
> >>>>
> >>>> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> bill wrote:
> >>>>> Bear
> >>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> >>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> >>>>> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
> >>>>> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other
> >>>>> conection
> >>>>> problems
> >>>>> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only
> >>>>> thing
> >>>>> I
> >>>>> didn't
> >>>>> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything
> >>>>> it's
> >>>>> only me
> >>>>> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
> >>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> >>>>> either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
> >>>>> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL
> >>>>>> and
> >>>>>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
> >>>>>> anti-virus
> >>>>>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this
> >>>>>> scanning
> >>>>>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >>>>>> firewall
> >>>>>> (if any)?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Are you having any other connection problems?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> >>>>>> the
> >>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver
> >>>>>> in
> >>>>>> a
> >>>>>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
> >>>>>> computer?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed
> >>>>>> Parental
> >>>>>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> bill wrote:
> >>>>>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Configuration:
> >>>>>>> Account: news.verizon.net
> >>>>>>> Server: news.verizon.net
> >>>>>>> User name: bhanford
> >>>>>>> Protocol: NNTP
> >>>>>>> Port: 119
> >>>>>>> Secure(SSL): 0
> >>>>>>> Code: 800ccc0e
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "bill" wrote:
> >>>>>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> >>>>>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> >>>>>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> >>>>>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> >>>>>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> >>>>>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> >>>>>>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
> >>>>>>>> thanks, bill
>
>

Re: newsgroups by helpme

helpme
Mon Jun 09 11:25:01 PDT 2008

Bear
Finally got my news groups. Had Verizon on the phone one hour
than magic happened, they started to download, imagine that.

Bill

"bill" wrote:

> Bear
> NG uninstalled both Zone Alarm and AVG and tried. The only thing left was
> for me to get a Vodka Collins and sulk. Will call Verizon back. Thanks for
> your help.
> Bill
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > If it's ZA Free, try uninstalling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall.
> > If no joy, the issue *is*on Verizon's (FIOS) end.
> >
> > bill wrote:
> > > Bear
> > > Turned off ZA and enabled windows firewall still ng.
> > > I have Winxp SP3
> > >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?
> > >>
> > >> Assuming WinXP SP2 or SP3, see if disabling ZA *and then* enabling the
> > >> Windows Firewall makes any diff.
> > >>
> > >> bill wrote:
> > >>> tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am or2pm
> > >>> same.
> > >>> avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys
> > >>>
> > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >>>> What about?...
> > >>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> > >>>>>> the
> > >>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> > >>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> > >>>>> either
> > >>>>
> > >>>> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
> > >>>> --
> > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> bill wrote:
> > >>>>> Bear
> > >>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
> > >>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
> > >>>>> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
> > >>>>> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other
> > >>>>> conection
> > >>>>> problems
> > >>>>> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The only
> > >>>>> thing
> > >>>>> I
> > >>>>> didn't
> > >>>>> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing anything
> > >>>>> it's
> > >>>>> only me
> > >>>>> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no filtering.
> > >>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
> > >>>>> either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft, grc etc.
> > >>>>> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >>>>>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using OL
> > >>>>>> and
> > >>>>>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
> > >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
> > >>>>>> anti-virus
> > >>>>>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this
> > >>>>>> scanning
> > >>>>>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> > >>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> > >>>>>> firewall
> > >>>>>> (if any)?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Are you having any other connection problems?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver in
> > >>>>>> the
> > >>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6 AM)?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the newsserver
> > >>>>>> in
> > >>>>>> a
> > >>>>>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using another
> > >>>>>> computer?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed
> > >>>>>> Parental
> > >>>>>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
> > >>>>>> --
> > >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > >>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > >>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> bill wrote:
> > >>>>>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
> > >>>>>>>
> > >>>>>>> Configuration:
> > >>>>>>> Account: news.verizon.net
> > >>>>>>> Server: news.verizon.net
> > >>>>>>> User name: bhanford
> > >>>>>>> Protocol: NNTP
> > >>>>>>> Port: 119
> > >>>>>>> Secure(SSL): 0
> > >>>>>>> Code: 800ccc0e
> > >>>>>>>
> > >>>>>>>
> > >>>>>>> "bill" wrote:
> > >>>>>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
> > >>>>>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to server".
> > >>>>>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
> > >>>>>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
> > >>>>>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
> > >>>>>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have this
> > >>>>>>>> problem? can any one help me with this.
> > >>>>>>>> thanks, bill
> >
> >

Re: newsgroups by PA

PA
Mon Jun 09 12:08:44 PDT 2008

I know.

bill wrote:
> Bear
> Finally got my news groups. Had Verizon on the phone one hour
> than magic happened, they started to download, imagine that.
>
> Bill
>
> "bill" wrote:
>
>> Bear
>> NG uninstalled both Zone Alarm and AVG and tried. The only thing left was
>> for me to get a Vodka Collins and sulk. Will call Verizon back. Thanks
>> for
>> your help.
>> Bill
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>
>>> If it's ZA Free, try uninstalling it and then enabling the Windows
>>> Firewall. If no joy, the issue *is*on Verizon's (FIOS) end.
>>>
>>> bill wrote:
>>>> Bear
>>>> Turned off ZA and enabled windows firewall still ng.
>>>> I have Winxp SP3
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?
>>>>>
>>>>> Assuming WinXP SP2 or SP3, see if disabling ZA *and then* enabling the
>>>>> Windows Firewall makes any diff.
>>>>>
>>>>> bill wrote:
>>>>>> tried new id no good it doesn't make a dif when i go on line 2am
>>>>>> or2pm
>>>>>> same.
>>>>>> avg 7.5 anti virus in use now. thanks for the help guys
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>> What about?...
>>>>>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver
>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6
>>>>>>>>> AM)?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
>>>>>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> And what anti-virus application is installed now?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't work there
>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> That definitely suggests a connection/network issue, Bill.
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> bill wrote:
>>>>>>>> Bear
>>>>>>>> I have avg 7.5 I had 8.0 but removed it to many problems.
>>>>>>>> I use adware anti spyware, and have zone alarm firewall.
>>>>>>>> I know it's configured right I had verizon on the line and they
>>>>>>>> configured a new one for me still didn't work. I have no other
>>>>>>>> conection
>>>>>>>> problems
>>>>>>>> and it dosn't matter what time I try, I get the same error. The
>>>>>>>> only
>>>>>>>> thing
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> didn't
>>>>>>>> try is a new identity i'll try that now. as far as changing
>>>>>>>> anything
>>>>>>>> it's
>>>>>>>> only me
>>>>>>>> and the wife, and she is limited as far as computer savy.no
>>>>>>>> filtering. What bothers me is that I also use xnews, and it doesn't
>>>>>>>> work there either but all other news groups do work, ie microsoft,
>>>>>>>> grc etc.
>>>>>>>> I'm going to try a new id i'll get back with the results.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 0x800CCC0E IXP_E_FAILED_TO_CONNECT Cannot connect to server
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Troubleshooting error messages that you receive when you are using
>>>>>>>>> OL and
>>>>>>>>> OE [ignore any Mail-specific content]
>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> When the error's encountered using Mail, email scanning by your
>>>>>>>>> anti-virus
>>>>>>>>> application is usually the cause of the problem. However, this
>>>>>>>>> scanning
>>>>>>>>> does not pertain to downloads from and uploads to newsservers.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>>>>>> firewall
>>>>>>>>> (if any)?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are you absolutely certain the news account's configured properly?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are you having any other connection problems?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Do you get the same error if you attempt to access the newsserver
>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>> dead-of-the-night or very early morning (e.g., between 3 and 6
>>>>>>>>> AM)?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Do you have the same problem if you attempt to access the
>>>>>>>>> newsserver
>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>> new identity (File | Identities | Add new identity) or using
>>>>>>>>> another
>>>>>>>>> computer?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> No offense but is there any possibility that someone installed
>>>>>>>>> Parental
>>>>>>>>> Control or internet filtering on the weekend?
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> bill wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Sorry i forgot to put in the error code
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Configuration:
>>>>>>>>>> Account: news.verizon.net
>>>>>>>>>> Server: news.verizon.net
>>>>>>>>>> User name: bhanford
>>>>>>>>>> Protocol: NNTP
>>>>>>>>>> Port: 119
>>>>>>>>>> Secure(SSL): 0
>>>>>>>>>> Code: 800ccc0e
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "bill" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I had verizon newsgroups up in till sun night.
>>>>>>>>>>> than it stopped working, I now get "unable to connect to
>>>>>>>>>>> server".
>>>>>>>>>>> I have microsoft news and grc on my oe and it worksfine.
>>>>>>>>>>> I called verizon 3 times now and they tell me it's my problem
>>>>>>>>>>> my avg or my zone alarm. I removed both from my machine
>>>>>>>>>>> and still can't get my verizon news groups. any body else have
>>>>>>>>>>> this problem? can any one help me with this.
>>>>>>>>>>> thanks, bill