Outlook Express cannot find server

[garybeafl]

When I go to read mail or delete mail in Outlook Express I get the message "cannot find server" this happens both with Hotmail and with Verozon mail.

I am using XP Home SP2 on a home built computer that has been working good for over a year. I am using Verizon DSL and I called them and they cant fix it and told me to call Microsoft. My wife is also using a home built comptuer and her OE is working fine. they are connected together with a Linksys wired router.