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gem,
Are you using Outlook Express or MS Outlook?
I would go into the Programs folder for Avast and run the Mail Protection Wizard.
Make sure you have the correct SMTP and POP settings for your ISP available.
Check the box that says protect all my accounts.
Avast will want to reset the server address to 127.0.0.1 (your local computer) so that it can redirect email to itself to scan first.
This is normal and ok.
Simple enough?
Good luck
techie