>>>>>>I'm developing a VFP9 app and it needs to send email (simple or with a file attached) with a free tool or free library. I remember several years ago (2009) when there were some tools that worked (although I don't remember their names). I'd like to use my gmail account for testing (but not using gmail client).
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>>>>>>One (less desired) alternative would be to use Outlook in the background (without showing it on screen).
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>>>>>>TIA
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>>>>>Tore,
>>>>>
>>>>>There are lots of answers in this thread from lots of people but there is only one question from Luis:
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>>>>>One (less desired) alternative would be to use Outlook in the background (without showing it on screen).
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>>>>That is the problem. In the company, there are several Office versions from 2007 until 2016 or even Office 365. Unfortunately, they do not have control on Office versions.
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>>>>>Unfortunately Luis does not stipulate which MSOffice.Outlook version he would like to use.
>>>>>So using Chilcat as proposed by Mike is a workable solution since that will work with any MSOffice version including 365.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>>Koen
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>>>Luis,
>>>
>>>It is a pity you cannot / do not want to use Gmail, as otherwise VFPWinsock by Francis, pure in VFP code, and free of charge, up to your to spend a free contribution, works like a charm.
>>>VFPWinsock is to be found at the France VFP Usergroup: http://www.atoutfox.org/nntp.asp and on http://www.vfpwinsock.com/telecharger.asp?LANGUE=GB . However please note, due to restrictions of Google it wont work with Gmail mail provider.
>>>
>>>Koen
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>>Hi Koen,
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>>I've tried VFP WinSock with Office 365 email accounts, and it always shows me error when sending, I spite of the fact that I folllowed step by step their instructions, I cannot pass beyond this error:
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" <= SGetData : ERROR [504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication type [SC1P152CA0133.LAMP152.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM]] -> ERR09 : Le retour attendu était :334"

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>>Any help would be appreciated.
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>Luis,
>
>I am sorry, maybe I was not so clear but, . However please note, due to restrictions of Google it wont work with Gmail mail provider.
>Solution: use an other email provider as provider for Winsock
>
>Regards,
>Koen

Yes, I am using Microsoft Office 365's email provider.