for some reason after i put a fresh copy of avast! pro on my laptop…i don’t have to check on timeout for internet communication under internet mail provider…for my outlook express/incredimail pop3 account to work…used to be i had to have that checked to work…is there a change in the new avast! than was before and is this required to be checked to work or not…or does it matter either way???Thanks!! 
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Since avast! version 4.7.807 the mail scanner module (“Internet Mail” provider) has been significantly changed to improve the overall user experience, especially in case of slow connections (dial-up). Namely, most of (if not all) the “Timeout expired” related problems should be gone by now.
You can increase both your avast! timeout: Internet Mail provider > Customize > Advanced (tab)
and your email account timeout (generally, right click the email account, choose properties and the Advanced tab of settings).
See pictures here: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=17460.msg148474#msg148474 8)
tech…thanks for reply…i know how to turn the timeout on and to increase the time to 600…what i’m asking is if i don’t have the timeout for internet communication checked and mypop3 is working …do i need to turn it on…if so…will it enchance the internet mail or what!!!
It’s better to have it checked on. This way, if a timeout ocurred you’ll be warned or the connection will be closed with that server.
If not, you’re mail scanner could keep the connection alive although it does not receive/send data.
Maybe, I’m not sure, this will increase safety in dial-up then in permanent connections.
thanks…i have a cable modem with a linksys speed booster router -wireless to my notebook----so i will check the timeout and up the number to 600 just to be sure as you said…have a good one 8)