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Avast Antispam is a feature of the Avast antivirus software that helps protect your email inbox from spam and phishing emails. Here's how to set it up and use it with Windows Live Mail:

Step 1: Install Avast Antispam

  1. Download and install Avast antivirus software from the official website.
  2. During the installation process, make sure to select the "Antispam" component.

Step 2: Configure Avast Antispam

  1. Open Avast antivirus software and go to the "Settings" section.
  2. Click on "Antispam" and then click on "Configure".
  3. In the "Antispam settings" window, select "Windows Live Mail" as your email client.
  4. Enter your Windows Live Mail email account credentials (username and password).
  5. Choose the level of spam filtering you want to apply (e.g., "Aggressive", "Balanced", or "Relaxed").
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 3: Set up Avast Antispam in Windows Live Mail

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to the "Tools" menu.
  2. Click on "Accounts" and select your Windows Live Mail account.
  3. Click on the "Properties" button next to your account.
  4. In the "Account Properties" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Scroll down to the "Antispam" section and select "Avast Antispam" as your antispam provider.
  6. Enter your Avast Antispam account credentials (username and password).
  7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 4: Use Avast Antispam with Windows Live Mail

  1. When you receive an email in Windows Live Mail, Avast Antispam will analyze it for spam and phishing content.
  2. If an email is detected as spam, it will be moved to the "Junk Email" folder.
  3. You can also configure Avast Antispam to automatically delete spam emails or mark them as "Not Junk" if you're sure they're legitimate.

By following these steps, you can effectively use Avast Antispam with Windows Live Mail to protect your email inbox from spam and phishing emails.