Do I have to have Outlook runing to receive mail automatically

[Guest]

Do I have to have the outlook window open to automatically receive new
messages? Can I set the program up to show an envelope at the bottom of the
tool bar when new mail arrives

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Yes... because outlook can't check for new mail unless it's running. If you
use Outlook 2002 or 2003, you can have it in the tray only.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/minimize_tray.htm

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[Ben M. Schorr - MVP]

Do I have to have the outlook window open to automatically receive new
messages?

Yes, unless you use a 3rd party utility as you might find here:
http://www.slipstick.com/addins/mail.htm

Can I set the program up to show an envelope at the bottom of the tool
bar when new mail arrives

Usually you'd find that under Tools | Options | E-mail options. You
didn't specify what version of Outlook you're using so I can't be more
specific.



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