Gmail on outlook xp

One of the coolest features about gmail is free pop3 access. However if you have installed office-xp and try to configure your gmail on outlook 2002, you are most likely to only receive emails and not be able to send.

To fix this problem you should download & install the service pack 3 for office xp available here - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=85af7bfd-6f69-4289-8bd1-eb966bcdfb5e

Worked for me.. hope this helps someone else.