In Outlook Express go to Tools|Options. On the General tab check the item "Check for new messages every __ minutes" and choose the action to be taken if you are not online from the box below that entry.
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In Outlook Express go to Tools|Options. On the General tab check the item "Check for new messages every __ minutes" and choose the action to be taken if you are not online from the box below that entry.