i recently switched from dsl to cable high speed (comcast)and i entered the email server settings in the avast (home)mail protection wizard but when i go into my comcast email pop3 and check the emails it is not being scanned by avast nothing showing up in the internet mail last scanned,is this not compatible or am i doing something wrong,thanks bri

Which email client are you using?

im using my isp email which is comcast-pop3) i think ill just configure outlook 2003 to retrieve my pop3 email and avast should scan outlook 2003,right?

Yes, Avast utilizes a direct plug-in for MS Outlook.