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Resolved Outlook Express messages don't pop in by itself

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by robls99, 2011/02/02.

  1. 2011/02/02
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    I had some non-related problems with IE8/OE6 and I removed IE8 and SP3 completely and reloaded both on my XP-Pro.

    Now, even tho I leave OE6 minimized and I've checked "Include this account when receiving mail ..." I no longer get the audible or pop-up visible icon in the sys tray when messages come in.

    The TaskBar Properties for the OE icon is marked "Hide when inactive ".

    I have to click Rcvd/Send to see if I have any messages.

    What happened?
     
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    PeteC

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    Many moons since I last used OE - had to move to Outlook with Win 7, so I don't recall the default settings for OE, but check under Tools > Options - General that under Send/Receive Messages ....

    Play a sound when new messages arrive is checked

    (Also check under Control Panel > Sounds & Audio Devices > Sounds that a sound is selected for New Mail Notification.)

    Check for new messages every xx minutes is checked and a time set.

    Under the Connection tab Hang up after sending and receiving should be unchecked.
     
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    Pete,

    I changed the sound and time interval and now it works fine.

    Much thanks
     
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    Look, Laddie... using Outlook is like trying to sail with no canvas aloft.

    For God's (and your sanity's) sakes, DO try Pegasus (PC) for a mail client.

    It is SO (censored) superior to Outlands as not to merit a comparitive.

    My 2¢
     
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    ok, thanks for the info
     
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  7. 2011/02/04
    PeteC

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    You're welcome - glad to hear it was just a couple of settings :)
     
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