I found the answer. one of the below updates is at fault, most likely SP2 for office 2010. I uninstalled the updates and the email function began to work again. SP2 was removed last.
Security Update for Microsoft Outlook 2010 (KB2837597) 32-Bit Edition
Download size: 12.3 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook 2010 32-Bit Edition that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2837597
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/?LN=en-us
Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office 2010 (KB2687455) 32-Bit Edition
Download size: 60.9 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft Office 2010 32-Bit Edition contains new updates which improve security, performance, and stability. Additionally, the SP is a roll-up of all previously released updates.
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2687455
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/?LN=en-us
Update for Microsoft Outlook 2010 (KB2760779) 32-Bit Edition
Download size: 352 KB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook 2010 32-Bit Edition. This update provides the latest fixes to Microsoft Outlook 2010 32-Bit Edition. Additionally, this update contains stability and performance improvements.
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2760779
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/?LN=en-us
Update for Microsoft Outlook 2010 (KB3114570) 32-Bit Edition
Download size: 12.4 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook 2010 32-Bit Edition. This update provides the latest fixes to Microsoft Outlook 2010 32-Bit Edition. Additionally, this update contains stability and performance improvements.
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3114570
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/?LN=en-us
Update for Microsoft Outlook Social Connector 2010 (KB2553308) 32-Bit Edition
Download size: 1.0 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook Social Connector 2010 32-Bit Edition. This update provides the latest fixes to Microsoft Outlook Social Connector 2010 32-Bit Edition. Additionally, this update contains stability and performance improvements.
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2553308
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/?LN=en-us
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