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STEP 1		Fix most common connectivity issues with Norton products
		Run a tool to fix common Norton connectivity issues. RUN IT NOW

STEP 2		Get the latest updates for your computer
		1 Run a tool to download the latest updates and virus definitions. RUN IT NOW 2 If you still cannot send or receive email, then go to STEP 3.

STEP 3		Disable Norton AntiVirus email scanning
		1 Start Norton AntiVirus. 2 Click Options. 3 Click Email. 4 Uncheck Scan incoming Email and Scan outgoing Email.  If you are asked to verify that your email program is not running, then click OK. 5 Click OK. Note For Norton AntiVirus 2005 only: In the Protection Alert dialog box, on the drop-down menu, click Permanently, and then click OK. 6 Click Options. 7 Click Auto-Protect. 8 Check Start Auto-Protect when Windows starts up (recommended). 9 Check Enable Auto-Protect (recommended). 10 Restart the computer.

Note

If the error message continues, then the problem is not caused by email scanning. It is most likely caused by a configuration problem with your email program, Internet connection settings, or another firewall. Contact your Internet service provider or Microsoft technical support for help configuring your email and Internet settings.

Document ID: 2001060516275506
Last Modified: 08/04/2009
Date Created: 06/05/2001
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2003, Norton AntiVirus 2003 Professional Edition, Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional, Norton AntiVirus 2005, Norton AntiVirus 2005 3 User License, Norton AntiVirus 2006, Norton Virus Protection