Connection to Server Failed

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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I just installed avast!

Since then, when I launch Outlook Express 6, I receive the following error message.

The connection to the server has failed. Account: (Account name), Server: ‘127.0.0.1’, Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E

FYI: I have used Earthlink’s account virus detection and have in the past used Norton programs.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

PGM

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Just for clearification, I also use Earthlink account virus protection. That should not be a problem because it checks the email on the Earthlink server before it gets to your computer. :slight_smile:

Did you completely remove Norton from your computer? ??? It’s standard uninstall program will leave much behind that might interfer with any other av program that you may use. :frowning:

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CharleyO:

Thanks for responding.

I will enable the Earthlink virus protection. I was concerned because of all the comments about the Symantec products.

As far as I know, I Norton was completely uninstalling. While not computer illiterate, I am by far no wizard. I would not know how to find the garbage. Based upon threads in this forum, I probably do have trash.

pgm

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hi pgm

perhaps you can try some free registry cleaners…

beclean
http://boozet.xepher.net/beclean/index.htm

or

easycleaner
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm

hope it helps…

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Try using the Mail Protection Wizard from menu Start->Programs->avast! Antivirus.

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Thanks for you help, all.

The prolbem resolved itself as far as I can tell.

pgm