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R.B.: I use Yahoo! which is server based, so I do not need the e-mail scanner service. You did not state what e-mail service you have so I will give a general answer here.
About once per week I open up ZoneAlarm to the Program Control screen and change any services I don’t recognize from “allow” to “ask”. If the service is needed, I will get a pop-up screen telling me to allow it. You will quickly find out if you need it or not that way.
Caveat: My Logitech digital mouse keeps wanting to call home. I have checked the “block” option, and now I have to manually “OK” the mouse settings everytime I start up. Some programs include “tags” like this to try to get you to allow their service. You can decide which services you really need over time.
If you want a more technical answer, I’m sure someone will be along shortly with one. On your next post please include your operating system, and what email service you are using so you can get a more detailed answer.
Oh, welcome to the forum. You will enjoy being here. We are a pretty good bunch of folks.
Gene…