Original Title: a TCP/IP error occured while trying to connect the the server

I am receiving this message when I am in Windows Live Mail. It means I am unable to send emails (although I am receiving them).

I suspect the problem has something to do with the fact that, in an effort to speed up my PC, I went into msconfig and Disabled the Start up and Services options. In an effort to solve the problem I tried to Enable All of the Services again but it has not solved the problem.

I am considering a System Restore to a time when WLM was working OK...........

Any other ideas or comments ?

Patrick