Avast desktop why mail turned off

A common issue!

Avast is a popular antivirus software that provides protection for your computer against malware, viruses, and other online threats. If your Avast desktop has suddenly stopped sending emails, it's likely due to one of the following reasons:

  1. Email notification settings: Check your Avast settings to ensure that email notifications are enabled. You can do this by following these steps:
    • Open Avast and go to the "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions).
    • Click on "Notifications" or "Email notifications".
    • Make sure the "Send email notifications" option is enabled.
  2. Email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. You can try the following:
    • Check your email account settings in Avast to ensure that your email address and password are correct.
    • Try resetting your email account settings by clicking on the "Reset" button in the Avast settings.
  3. Avast update issues: If Avast is not updated, it may not be able to send emails. Try updating Avast to the latest version:
    • Open Avast and go to the "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions).
    • Click on "Update" or "Check for updates".
    • Follow the prompts to update Avast to the latest version.
  4. Firewall or antivirus conflicts: Sometimes, conflicts between Avast and other antivirus software or firewalls can cause issues with email notifications. Try disabling other antivirus software or firewalls temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
  5. Corrupted Avast settings: In some cases, corrupted Avast settings can cause issues with email notifications. Try resetting Avast settings to their default values:
    • Open Avast and go to the "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions).
    • Click on "Reset" or "Restore default settings".
    • Follow the prompts to reset Avast settings to their default values.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to try contacting Avast support for further assistance.