Avast won't let me print from microsoft mail

Frustrating!

Avast is a popular antivirus software, and sometimes it can interfere with certain system functions, including printing. Here are a few potential solutions to help you print from Microsoft Mail (Outlook) while using Avast:

  1. Exclude Outlook from Avast's Real-Time Shield: Avast's Real-Time Shield scans all files and programs for malware. You can exclude Outlook from this scan to prevent interference with printing. To do this:
    • Open Avast and go to Settings (or Preferences, depending on your OS).
    • Click on "Components" or "Modules" and then select "Real-Time Shield".
    • Click on "Exclude" and add the path to your Outlook executable (usually C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\OUTLOOK.EXE on Windows 10).
    • Save your changes.
  2. Disable Avast's Web Shield: Avast's Web Shield can also interfere with printing. Try disabling it:
    • Open Avast and go to Settings (or Preferences, depending on your OS).
    • Click on "Components" or "Modules" and then select "Web Shield".
    • Toggle the switch to disable the Web Shield.
    • Save your changes.
  3. Update Avast to the latest version: Sometimes, updating Avast to the latest version can resolve issues like this. Make sure you're running the latest version of Avast.
  4. Try printing in a different browser: If you're using a browser like Chrome or Firefox to access Microsoft Mail, try printing from a different browser to see if the issue persists.
  5. Disable Avast's Print Shield: Avast's Print Shield is a feature that scans printed documents for malware. You can disable it:
    • Open Avast and go to Settings (or Preferences, depending on your OS).
    • Click on "Components" or "Modules" and then select "Print Shield".
    • Toggle the switch to disable the Print Shield.
    • Save your changes.
  6. Reset Avast's settings: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Avast's settings to their default values:
    • Open Avast and go to Settings (or Preferences, depending on your OS).
    • Click on "Reset" or "Restore Defaults".
    • Confirm that you want to reset Avast's settings.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to consider reaching out to Avast's support team for further assistance.