Connection to Server Failed

[pgm]

I just installed avast!

Since then, when I launch Outlook Express 6, I  receive the following error message.

The connection to the server has failed. Account: (Account name), Server: '127.0.0.1', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E


FYI: I have used Earthlink's account virus detection and have in the past used Norton programs.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

PGM

[CharleyO]

Just for clearification, I also use Earthlink account virus protection. That should not be a problem because it checks the email on the Earthlink server before it gets to your computer.      

Did you completely remove Norton from your computer?       It's standard uninstall program will leave much behind that might interfer with any other av program that you may use.      

[pgm]

CharleyO:

Thanks for responding.

I will enable the Earthlink virus protection.  I was concerned because of all the comments about the Symantec products.

As far as I know, I Norton was completely uninstalling. While not computer illiterate, I am by far no wizard.  I would not know how to find the garbage.  Based upon threads in this forum, I probably do have trash.  


pgm

[shgoh]

hi pgm

perhaps you can try some free registry cleaners...

beclean
http://boozet.xepher.net/beclean/index.htm

or

easycleaner
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm

hope it helps..

[vojtech]

Try using the Mail Protection Wizard from menu Start->Programs->avast! Antivirus.

[pgm]

Thanks for you help, all.

The prolbem resolved itself as far as I can tell.

pgm