Avast mail shield disabled recently

Frustrating!

Avast Mail Shield is a feature that scans your email for malware, viruses, and other threats. If it's been disabled, it's likely due to a configuration issue or a problem with your email client. Here are some steps to help you enable Avast Mail Shield again:

  1. Check your email client settings: Ensure that your email client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo) is configured to use Avast Mail Shield. You can do this by checking your email client's settings or preferences.
  2. Restart your email client: Sometimes, a simple restart of your email client can resolve the issue. Try closing and reopening your email client to see if Avast Mail Shield is enabled again.
  3. Check Avast settings: Open Avast and go to the "Protection" tab. Ensure that "Mail Shield" is enabled. You can also check the "Settings" or "Options" menu to see if there are any specific settings related to Mail Shield.
  4. Update Avast: Make sure your Avast software is up to date. Outdated software can cause issues with Mail Shield. Go to the "Update" tab in Avast and check for any available updates.
  5. Disable and re-enable Mail Shield: Try disabling Mail Shield and then re-enabling it. This can sometimes resolve issues with the feature.
  6. Check for conflicts with other software: Other software or antivirus programs might be interfering with Avast Mail Shield. Try temporarily disabling any other antivirus or security software to see if it resolves the issue.
  7. Reset Avast settings: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Avast settings to their default values. This will remove any custom settings you may have made, so be sure to note them down before resetting.
  8. Contact Avast support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Avast support for further assistance. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the problem or provide additional guidance.

Remember to always keep your Avast software up to date and follow best practices for email security to minimize the risk of malware and other threats.