[serverguy]

You need to run the Norton Removal Tool as otherwise it likes to leave loads of junk behind.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...nsf&view=docid

AVG is available in a free version and it is very good.
Download link http://free.grisoft.com/doc/special-offer-aff/us/frt/0

You will also want to get a firewall as AVG doesn't include one like Norton did.
Some good free firewalls are:

• ZoneAlarm
• Kerio
• Outpost

I suggest you use ZoneAlarm

A tutorial on understanding and using firewalls may be found here.

[dfr200764]

Admittedly I didnt read our post in time !! Deleted Norton from control panel......good bye and farewell ! Do I still have to use the Norton removal programme ? I finally installed AVG and Commodo firewall pro.........and Windows Mail still blocks outgoing email ! However it does eventually send out the email if you close then reopen WM. Could it be just the connection to the server or a bug in the software ? Admit it has only started doing it so wonder if one of Microsofts many wonderful windows updates is being a bit too security conscious ?

[evilfantasy]

You should still run the Norton Removal Tool. Norton is notorious for leaving behind running services.

Also see here. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514

[dfr200764]

i have semi-resolved the issue by just changing the default email account on Windows mail. It was yahoo that was the efault email account and email was being blocked whenever you sent it. As I have configured my googlemail account, I have now set that as the default email address ! I know it means using a different email address but hey atleast I can send email using WM.

[dfr200764]

This also makes interesting reading

http://www.postcastserver.com/help/P..._Blocking.aspx

but my ISP is tiscali and they aren't listed !!!