ok folks Its a real question aboutt 127.0.0.1

[PCSolutions]

hey Im happy
I have seen an issue im asking more than Carter has pills
Multiple systems
mine too
clean loads of windows 95 & 98 or not
many times at random
It has done it on mine twice for no reason
why does Outlook Express 5 change the POP3 server to 127.0.0.1?
I see this frequently
This has happened 12 times now - 2 at random
on mine for no reason
95 98 no mas
I get calls on this issue all the time
Why?
Im saving the stuff. I have a good one for ya all
why does outlook express 5 change the pop3 server to 127.0.0.1?


[This message has been edited by PCSolutions (edited 07-26-2000).]

[PCSolutions]

As an afterthought dont ask
I been there
I get a call I cant get my emial, its the same thing every time
POP3 only changes its 127.0.0.1 at random
lets it keep the explanation shorter than a presidential brief ok?
ha that could be a funny

[fink]

Doesn't Mcafee and/or Norton AV set up a localhost proxy to scan email on the pop3 server? Any connection?

[burnses]

fink hit the nail on the head. 127.0.0.1 is a proxy server between you and your email server so norton can scan your email. If your email client is not set up this way, you are not protected against email viruses.

I suggest doing a search for "email configuration" in Norton Antivirus help file to learn more.

Here is a little article on this. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...ht=0,127.0.0.1


There are a couple of different error messages that mean slightly different things. Go to the following link and do a search for 127.0.0.1 for the error messages.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...3608c?OpenView