The specified NNTP server does not appear to be a valid server name....

    Error Message:
    The specified NNTP server does not appear to be a valid server name, do you want to use it anyway ?

    Possible Cause: The specified NNTP server does not appear to be a valid server name because you have keyed in the wrong NNTP server name during the setup of your account.

    Solution:

  1. Click No.

  2. Right mouse button click at the news server : vbus-news1.tp.edu.sg
    Select Properties and then click on it.

    A news server properties dialog box will appear.

  3. Click on the Server tab.

  4. Key in the correct server name : vbus-news1.tp.edu.sg
    **This server requires me to log on must be checked.

  5. When finished, click Apply and then OK.