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why do i get a message that another program is using the email when itry send a photo?

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blackcaddis
blackcaddis
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when i try to send an email I get a message that i can't send because another program is using my email or is trying to send a message..?

when i try to send an email I get a message that i can't send because another program is using my email or is trying to send a message..?

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Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
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It would be useful if you could post an image of that error message.

I would suggest you see if it is your Anti-Virus software scanning files. Stop it scanning outgoing mail.

How are you sending the image ? If image file is open, close it. In Thunderbird

  • open a new Write message.
  • Enter details and Type content
  • click on 'Attach' button
  • select the image file.
  • click on 'Open'
  • click on 'Send'

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