"Localhost" replacing my POP3 server name

[Dillon]

I have set up my email account multiple times and every
time I reboot my Incoming Mail Server (POP3) resets
itself from the correct server name to "Localhost" and I
can no longer receive email until I change it back. Has
anyone experienced this problem? Anyone know how to fix
it?

 

[Arlé Mooldijk]

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I have set up my email account multiple times and every
time I reboot my Incoming Mail Server (POP3) resets
itself from the correct server name to "Localhost" and I
can no longer receive email until I change it back. Has
anyone experienced this problem? Anyone know how to fix
it?

Maybe you're using a virusscanner which causes ths behaviour. Then you'll
have to look into your virusscanner to resolve this problem.

Regards,
Arlé

 

[Dillon]

That's an interesting idea. We're using Trend Micro's
OfficeScan as a virus scanner. Anyone else had this
problem crop up on them while using the Trend Micro
software?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

As the other reply states, this isn't Outlook's doing. Antivirus or antispam
software can do it. You can disable mail scanning (although I prefer to use
it) or check with the software mfr. to see if they have a newer version that
scans mail in a better manner.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

That's an interesting idea. We're using Trend Micro's
OfficeScan as a virus scanner. Anyone else had this
problem crop up on them while using the Trend Micro
software?

I use Officescan a lot in my clients' offices, but I don't set them up POP
so I've never seen this issue. I know Trend's PCCillin is notorious for
doing this, so it seems entirely likely that Officescan is the culprit.
Contact Trend's support for help.

 

[Abe]

There is no reason for your email scanning (anti-spam) software to
interfere with your mail server at all. You'll find that Death2Spam
is a very low maintenance solution to your problem. It is inexpensive
compared to some of the big shots like Norton and MacAfee, and you
won't have to download and install software on every machine, or pay
for upgrades every month. www.death2spam.com. In the meantime, good
luck with your "localhost" and let me know how it works out!

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

There is no reason for your email scanning (anti-spam) software to
interfere with your mail server at all. You'll find that Death2Spam
is a very low maintenance solution to your problem. It is inexpensive
compared to some of the big shots like Norton and MacAfee, and you
won't have to download and install software on every machine, or pay
for upgrades every month. www.death2spam.com.

In the meantime, good
luck with your "localhost" and let me know how it works out!

I don't have a 'localhost' issue. The OP does. Do you have any affiliation
with the company who makes the product you refer to? If not, best to mention
that in your message - if you do, mention *that*.