I keep getting the message "mail cannot connect to the server-." when it clearly can and does. How do I prevent these messages from appearing?

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I keep getting the message "mail cannot connect to the server…." when it clearly can and does. How do I prevent these messages from appearing?
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Proxies, parental control settings and software, security or filtering software, or a bad iTunes Store cache can cause this.
To address proxies, Remove Internet Options proxy settings ( http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1490 ) and connect to the Internet without a proxy.
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Adjust Parental Controls in iTunes:
Open iTunes.
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On a Windows PC: From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
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same here for Windows Seven, it also says "The network connection timed out" Been like this for days.

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Try this support document http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694 and look at this section.
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Install the latest version of iTunes.
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I have tried everything and I still get the message "iTunes cannot connect to update server."

I have configured the LAN settings,
I have used the Command Prompt
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I still get the message "iTunes cannot connect to the update server."
I know it's not my internet connection..
I can't think of anything else to try.
I just want to update my iPod to ios 5 D:

Have you looked here:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
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Many thanks,
Mike

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TS3899 I tap on mail and I get a message that "cannot connect to the server" what does that mean and how do I fix it?

Cannot connect to the server. What to do?

Hey LauradellLaurawidder,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with mail on your iPad. The following article may help to resolve your issue:
iOS: Troubleshooting Mail
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3899
Try these basic troubleshooting steps first
1. Tap Safari and attempt to load a webpage (try any webpage). If you can load a webpage, then your device has Internet access. If you are unable to load a webpage, follow these troubleshooting steps.
          - Try to use an alternate Internet connection if available:
                    1. Try a different Wi-Fi connection
                    2. If your iOS device has an active cellular data plan, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn off Wi-Fi.
                    3. If the affected email account is provided by your Internet provider, see if your issue is resolved while connected to your home Wi-Fi network.*
2. Log in to your email provider's website to ensure that the account is active and the password is correct.
3. Restart your iOS device.
4. Delete the affected email account from your device.
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          - Choose the affected email account, then tap Delete Account.
          - Add your account again.
* If you are only able to use your email account while connected to your home network, this may be a limitation put in place by your email service provider. For further support, please contact your email service provider directly.
Additionally, if you are using a Gmail account you may find the following steps helpful:
iOS: Gmail account will not connect to Gmail server
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3058
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Settings>Store>Apple ID. Tap your ID and sign out. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
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Why are sent emails from mac mail going to out box and message saying cannot connect to ATT server?

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Same is happening with me. Was having intermittent DSL service - called AT&T to rectify.
After the internet was back up and running, I could no longer send outgoing mail from my Mac Mail 5.3 application. I didn't change any settings or update any software, yet the IT person i was talking to (the same who corrected my internet issue) was saying it was a Mail problem.
I disagree considering it was working 1/2 hour before we started our conversation!
Any insight would be helpful.
Definitely set up the way AT&T suggested!

My phone is showing five bars and is connected to wifi but it keeps telling me that I cannot connect to the iTunes store???

My new phone is showing five bars and is connected to wifi but it keeps telling me that I cannot connect to iTunes Store???

Just because there are bars showing doesn't mean you are connected to the Internet. When you try going to the iTunes store, does the error message say anything about not connected to the Internet. If so, that's the problem. However, if you can successfully get to a web site in safari, then you do have a connection. In this case, are you sure you are using the right ID and password for the store?

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I'm guessing e mail does not work either. While the pad is seeing the network, it is not yet connecting, probably trying to work through your security set up. I suggest you go to settings, then network, then the details of the network. Do you see an ip address that starts with 192.168.1. Then some number? If not, the router has not made friends with the pad.
Suggest that from that same screen, you select 'forget this network'. Then start over again, paying close attention to what happens when you provide the security password.

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