POP3 server automatically changes to localhost

[emoongq]

Hello, I have a user who uses pop3 without any problem but sudenly the incoming mail server changes automatically to "localhost" instead of the correct pop3 server address, I have to change it in a daily basis and don't know why this is happening, a virus, maybe?

Tks

 

[58sniper]

Do you have something like Norton AntiVirus installed?

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[emoongq]

I have office scan by Trend Micro but this is the only one PC with that issue all other pc's have the same antivirus.

 

[58sniper]

Okay. Not sure how the Trend tool works, but I've seen this happen many times with the Norton AV installed on the local PC.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[smah]

Many services do this - including Trend's antivirus software. Essentially, your machine is it's own mail server (localhost). Are you asking because you're experiencing a problem?

FYI, search this forum for PC-Cillin to see similar discussions.

 

[wagraphics]

Any fix to this yet? .. A user at my office also recently had this experience and we are also using TrendMicro security client/server agent....

 

[smah]

What 'fix' are you looking for? Is it not working as it is? Simply turn off the e-mail checking component of your antivirus software if you don't want to see 'localhost' listed as the mail server (keep the real-time AV scanner enabled of course).

 

[emoongq]

Hello Guys, I'm not sure what really worked but I've disabled the e-mail checking component and updated the SP3 for office and it is working now.

Tks a lot