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Jerry Irons · Guest

Ok people, I'm only posting this message because I need to vent
somewhat, and only a fellow programmer will truly understand my pain.
I cross posted this to delphi as well, in case this helps.

I'm using Borland C++ Builder Professional, version 6. I've been
using builder since version 1. This also happens with Delphi 7 Prof
by the way.

In addition, I have Norton Internet Security 2004 installed.

1) Create a program and drop a SMTP client onto it that will connect
to an email server. Put a button on the form so that when you run the
program, click the button to connect the SMTP client. In addition, I
put a memo on it to show the status of the SMTP object. (put
username, password, etc in smtp client)

2) Compile your program etc. You are left with Project1.exe Run
this program, and click the button. Norton Internet Security will
kick in, you ALLOW the rule, and everything works fine.

Now here is where my fun started. Rename Project1.exe to Claim.exe.
Actually, it could be ????claim.exe. (anything you want before claim)
Run the new program, click the button, Norton Internet Security kicks
in, you ALLOW the rule, and BAM! Internet connection refused! Socket
error 10061
Disable Norton, everything works fine.

At first I blamed Indy, but then I tried it with TurboPower, and I get
the exact same problem.

This is a bug in Norton Internet Security 2004, that if the program is
named claim.exe, or anytextyouwantclaim.exe, it will refuse
access.

WTF!

Of course, my original program was named CreateAClaim.exe..........

I've tried this on 2 seperate systems with the same results. No idea
if this applies to non-Borland generated products.

-Jerry