Avast not scaning windows live mail help

[cruser78]

HI there i have hotmail setup threw my windows live mail for windows xp pro and avast docent seam to scan incoming or outgoing mail how do i fix please thank you.

[ardvark]

Hi...

Just to clarify, you're using a POP3 mail client like Outlook Express 6 to retrieve your mail?

Best Regards...

[alanrf]

Hotmail in Windows Live Mail is retrieved via a proprietary method of Microsoft's called DeltaSync (it is a special form of http browser access). 

It is not retrieved using the standard POP3 methods that avast is able to scan so Hotmail cannot be scanned in Windows Live Mail. 

[Lisandro]

Thanks Alan... living and learning.
Good to see you round when mail problems appear

[cruser78]

thanks all that would explain it lol.

[ardvark]

Thanks Alan... living and learning.
Good to see you round when mail problems appear

Hi...

I wish to add my thanks as well, I knew nothing about this.

Best Regards...

[alanrf]

Like you both - we all try to help and bring what we know to the table.  I am still learning from the posts of you too.