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[gentillyjoe]

I keep getting error messages like the one below when checking mail:

<< A TCP/IP error occurred while trying to connect to the server. Account: 'lester-trad_orange', Server: 'pop.orange.fr', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800CCC15 >>

This has started happening since I started using AntispamSniper. Does anyone have any suggestions? TIA

Windows 2000 Pro SP4
Outlook Express version 6.00.2800.1106
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[vetaltm]

Make sure that the firewall doesn't block the incoming TCP connections to port 40000 for the process msimn.exe (Outlook Express). This is the port of internal mail proxy in plug-in. If you can't reconfigure the firewall, it is possible to resolve the problem by disabling the checkbox "Block spam by message headers..." on Accounts tab in plug-in settings.

[gentillyjoe]

Thanks. My firewall is part of Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, and I can't find where to make the change you suggest. They mention a "Connections and Ports" tab in the help file, but they don't tell you where to find it.

Meanwhile, the problem continues.

If I disable checking mail by headers, will the spam be sent to the e-mail client? I can't have that happen because I'm being flooded with spam.

Thanks again
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[gentillyjoe]

I was able (I think) to set port 40000 and I am still getting the errors. I tired disabling the check headers setting and all the spam flooded into my Inbox.

Do you have any further suggestions?
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[vetaltm]

[vetaltm]

[gentillyjoe]

Thanks. Kaspersky does seem to be the problem. I will TRY to get them to answer the question. I wish they had responsive support the way you do.

Maybe I should mention that I tried Sniper because Kaspersky's e-mail module offered no way to kill spam at the server (except manually). But with Kaspersky's e-mail module in place, Sniper wouldn't install.

Thanks again. I will report if I get any help from Kaspersky.
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[gentillyjoe]

I was able to get rid of the TCP/IP errors by disabling the Monitor All Ports setting and enabling Monitor Only Selected Ports. I am still trying to get an answer from Kaspersky as to how to open ONLY port 40000, since I really don't know if there are any ports that have been left open that should be closed.

In any case, I am continuing my trial of ASS, and I must say the flood of spam has been reduced to a trickle, albeit with a few false positives.

Thanks!
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