Cannot get mail. Account in use on another device

AAll at once I receive the error message " cannot get mail. Account in use on another device" do you know how this can be as I have turned off all other devices that could have the account open.

Jack-
Just to be sure, change the password to your E-Mail account.  After a few days you can change it back if the problem doesn't go away.
Fred

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