I have re-installed Windows 98 SE, then tried to send an email, the result was 1% then error 317, I then turned off the "Avast" and tried to send the same email again, it went to 35% then error 317.....It would seem to me that I have big problems, and I do not think that Avast is the main concern, as noted in my first post, the test email was sent and received after much sending (trying to send) etc. I tried to get assistance from the Windows Web Site today, but no luck there, I will try another avenue on Monday, in the morning (our time)...Thanks again for your assistance, it was much appreciated..."Good luck" to both of you....Tony Walker