wrote:
> Fred wrote:
> > "fiddaman64" <> wrote in message
> > news:fJnUg.28408$ .uk...
> > >
> > > For some reason Mailwasher has started saying 'The computer currently has
> > > no connection and Mailwasher Free is unable to create one'
> > >
> > > I have Windows XP and have been using Mailwasher Free for the past 4
> > > years.
> > >
> > > The weekend just gone my son had access to my computer - Is it possible he
> > > could have downloaded a prog that has messed up my settings?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> >
> > I use the pro version myself.
> > In the free version can you look in Tools - Options - Connections - and see
> > if the appropriate internet connection is selected for checking mail?
>
> I have had exactly the same problem for the last 4 days. My Mailwasher
> doesn't have a Connections option or any means to set up a connection,
> as far as I can see.
DUH
I have just found the answer on the Mailwasher FAQ page
www.mailwasher.net
http://www.mailwasher.net/faq.php#_Q._connect_problems
Go to Internet Options and make sure "Always dial my default
connection" is checked. I did this and now it works as before.