Doesn't send SMTP email on localhost

[eluser]boltsabre[/eluser]
>> When I tried to send email from fresh CI installed from older machine
Well I'd try it on your new XAMPP with a completely fresh install of CI (just like you did on your old one) and see it that works.
At least this will let you know if it's something with your current code or something else.

I feel for you, I have also spend days on end trying to get email working locally / XAMPP, it's a real pain!!!