I would switch off Symantec's email virus scan process and see if your 
problem reproduces itself. It may also be a hardware fault with your 
satellite Internet equipment. Also see if the problem reproduces itself 
when you take the router out of the loop and hook directly to your 
satellite modem. Do each change one at a time, so as to see which one 
actually makes a difference in your performance. Also, what is this 
"Network Magic" software you mentioned, and what is it supposed to do 
for you? Perhaps it is the source of your issues (spyware, malware, 
etcetera).

Dean K. Kukral wrote:
> I have been having trouble for the last few weeks sending emails that 
> contain pictures - not extremely large emails, but not simple text 
> either. I can send text messages such as this one with no problem.  I 
> don't remember exactly when this problem started, as I have been 
> having various internet problems for the last two months.
>
> I send the message, it sits  a while, then Symantec starts its scan 
> for a long time.  Eventually Symantec says the connection was broken 
> and I should resend the message.  It is as if it timed out.
>
> I am using Vista Home Premium, Network Magic, Symantec Internet 
> Security, D-Link DIR 655 router (through a hard-wired connection), and 
> Wildblue satellite isp.
>
> Several months ago Wildblue rewired my connection and replaced my 
> hardware. I have tried two different routers.  My current setup is the 
> best working that I have used.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dean Kukral
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