Unable to update or download anything..or use email

[ross_54]

Finally, my Outlook also doesn’t work. I get the following error message:
Task email address - Receiving' reported error (0x80040900) : 'The server name you entered cannot be found on the network (it might be down temporarily). Verify that you are online and that the server name is correct.'

 

[Emerald]

have you checked you computer for malware?

have you check the proxy settings under the Internet Settings?

 

[ross_54]

Hello Emerald,

Yes, I had malware and have cleaned the system. The issues still exist though.

Proxy settings are on automatically detect

 

[hang-the-9]

Sounds like you are not connected to the internet, have you checked cables, wifi connections, router, modem, checked with another system if it can get online?

 

[ross_54]

: ) Definitely connected to the web. I can navigate to any site and download programs to my desktop. The issue occurs when I download a file that must retrieve additional information from a website. The Outlook and this issue have been longstanding and originated when my motherboard went. Now I can only run 64 bit programs and thus my Outlook no longer works. The latest Adobe Flash update however now prevents me from viewing my webmail and online videos.

 

[hang-the-9]

Even 64 bit Windows can run almost all 32 bit programs. Try disabling the firewall and test things.

I'd re-install Windows and run the drivers and program setups again if you can't run 32 bit programs.

 

[ross_54]

Finally, after a year I was able to use the following fix to update my windows:
Windows Update error 80246008 (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80246008)

Sadly I am stuck with the same Outlook and adobe flash issues!

Please help!!!!

 

[hang-the-9]

Uninstall and re-install Flash, you could also try it in another browser like Firefox.

Did you check the Outlook settings for email?