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jaz,
Avast normally uses Port 25 which is the common port for email.
However, you can try resetting Avast POP3 to 26 and SMTP to 111.
The Avast .ini file will need to correspond to these ports as well.
I have not used IHateSpam but you can try the settings above to see if they will work for you.
You can’t really tell Avast not to bother with OE if it has been configured to scan the email.
Shutting down Avast is not a good idea just to use IHateSpam. I would really try another anti-spammer that does not use the email port.
Good Luck
techie