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Old 11-13-2007   #5 (permalink)
Joe


 
 

Re: Automatic Retrieval of mail

Thanks for the info. I will look into your suggestions.
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Joe


"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
Quote:

> Yes, there's a way. Uninstall anything "Norton".
> Windows Mail is not compatible with most McAfee
> and Norton security programs. Those will need to be
> uninstalled, not just disabled.
>
> After uninstalling your non-compatible antivirus, download
> and install a more compatible antivirus like the free Avast:
> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
>
> Even compatible antivirus programs will need to have their
> email scanning option turned off. For more on this topic see
> http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3
>
> Windows Firewall is quite adequate. It's the only firewall I've used
> for many years.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
>
>
> "Joe" <Joe@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:EBE2FEF1-3F19-4372-B3D7-9670D06B7392@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > How do I get automatic mail retrival to work? All settings are correct. I
> > hear a tone every time it is time to check, but it never retrieves mail from
> > my ISP. Have no problems manually recieving mail. Suspect this is a Norton
> > problem, but can't see anything to change in Norton to allow it to work.
> > Windows Firewall is off. Norton Firewall is on.
> > --
> > Joe
>
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