To set up Outlook Express to check for new messages

To check for new messages in folders on an IMAP server, start at step 1. To check for new messages on other mail accounts, start at step 3.

1. On the Tools menu, click Accounts, and then click Properties.
2. On the General tab, make sure the option Check for new messages in subscribed folders is checked.
3. On the Tools menu, click Options.

4. On the General tab, select the following check box: Check for new messages every x minutes.

5. Specify how often you want Outlook Express to check for new messages.

Tips

• When this check box is selected, Outlook Express also checks for new messages whenever you start the program.

• To check for messages immediately, click the Send and Receive button on the toolbar. Any messages in your Outbox are sent also.

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