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Cannot send email with Norton AntiVirus email scanning enabled

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STEP 3
   Choose your Email program

 I use Microsoft Outlook XP/2000
1
Start Microsoft Outlook.
2
On the Tools menu, click Options.
3
On the Mail Delivery/Mail Setup tab, uncheck Hang up when finished sending, receiving, or updating.
4
Click OK.
5
Exit all programs and restart the computer.
6
Resend email.

What if this didn't work?

 I use Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0/5.0
1
Start Outlook Express.
2
On the Tools menu, click Options.
3
On the Connection tab, uncheck Hang up after sending and receiving.
4
Click OK.
5
Exit all programs and restart the computer.
6
Resend email.

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Document ID: 2003100110523806
Last Modified: 08/04/2009
Date Created: 10/01/2003
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