Outlook 2003

[TeK9Samurai]

I am currently using Outlook 2003 and I can't seem to get Avast to scan my emails.

I have tried running the email Wizard in order for my emails to be scanned by Avast, but it just doesnt seem like it helps.  I did everything following the directions but it's a no go.

Can anyone help me to incorporate Avast into Outlook 2003?

Thank You!

[Vlk]

First check the Outlook About box, click Disabled Items and make sure the avast plugin is not in the list.

Thanks
Vlk

[TeK9Samurai]

No Avast is not on the list...

[Vlk]

Click the avast tray icon and select "Details >>", then in the list on the left, select "Outlook/Exchange"

What does it say is the provider status?

[TeK9Samurai]

Provider is waiting for a subsystem to start.

[Vlk]

OK, let's try this: in Outlook, go to Tools -> Options, click the Other tab, click Advanced Options, click Add-In Manager and make sure that the box next to "avast! 4" is ticked.

Thanks
Vlk

[TeK9Samurai]

Avast isnt even on the list...

[Vlk]

Create a file with the .REG extension and put the following in it:

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REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Exchange\Client\Extensions]
"avast! 4"="4.0;c:\\program files\\alwil software\\avast4\\ashOutXt.dll;1;10000111111000"
Then quit Outlook, double click the file and start Outlook again. You should see a splash screen of the avast Outlook plugin and the scanning should start working...

[TeK9Samurai]

Thanks that did it...

How do I know that it is working though...

For instance, how do I know that it is scanning files?

[Vlk]

You can either check the Last Scanned File field for the Outlook/Exchange provider (accessible by double-clicking the avast tray icon) or send yourself the EICAR test file.

It's a special file that all AVs detect as virus but is really not a virus - it's just a test file to test that an AV is working.

http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com

Vlk

[TeK9Samurai]

Thank you very much for all your help.

I really appreciate it...