"bj8842" wrote in message
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Task 'comcast.net - Receiving' reported error (0x8004210A) : 'The operation
timed out waiting for a response from the receiving (POP) server. If you
continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or
Internet service provider (ISP).'

I tried to get help from Comcast live chat, but that was a waste of time!

This indicates that Outlook cannot reach the POP server. Either the server is
really down (you could check using telnet), your firewall is blocking it, your
AV program is blocking it, or you have a Windows networking issue. None of
these problems are Outlook's fault.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]