Task 'Synchronizing subscribed folders for (email address).' reported error (0x800CCC0E)

Hi, my Outlook has never really worked since I set it up quite some time ago. I get this message and here's the rest: 

Task 'Synchronizing subscribed folders for (my email address) reported error (0x800CCC0E) : 'Outlook cannot synchronize subscribed folders for (my email address) Error: Cannot connect to the server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'

In addition, the Internet email box keeps popping up which has the server name: smtp.comcast.net plus my comcast email address and my updated password.

Appreciate any insight!