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0x8004210A operation timed out


When checking your email using Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express you may encounter the following error message:


* The operation timed out waiting for a response from the receiving (POP) server 0x8004210a
* A time-out occurred while communicating with the server 0x800ccc19


This problem can occur when:

* You have Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2003 or Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 installed.
* Email scanning features of Symantec Norton AntiVirus are enabled.
* You have a large email waiting to be delivered.


To help prevent this problem when you are using Norton AntiVirus and Outlook / Outlook Express, disable the email scanning in Norton AntiVirus.

For additional information, please check the Symantec website.

Large email can cause Outlook / Outlook Express to stop responding. To resolve this issue, see deleting large email.


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