Outlook Downloading mail Even when not on Running on Destop

[Paul R]

My Outlook 2000 downloads my Emails even when it is off the desktop and not
running.

For six months I weas having a different problem downloading my Emails, The
only way to connect to the server was to close Outlook using the Task
Manager first. When I put Outlook back on the desktop after closing it with
the Task Manager it worked. Closing the program in the traditional way by
using the X on the window resulted in Errtor Messages when attempting to
connect to server.

This problem disappeared quite suddendly two days ago but was replaced by
this new problem.

I don't want my computer retrieving messages while I'm away from my home
because I use a Treo to download during the day and Outlook is programed to
remove messages automatically from server after downloading. This makes it
impossible to retrieve messages using my handheld device.

Any suggestions as to why it rus appartently hidden in the backgrount would
be appreciated.


P Renfree

 

[Techno-Crat]

It would appear you Outlook is hanging on closing and although not visible
on the desktop it is still a running process.
If this is the case its still pulling mail

 

[Paul R]

Thanks for the info. When I now close Outlook using the task magager it
doesn't hang any more. Today however I'm back with my original problem. If I
don't close with task manager I'm again getting errors trying to retrieve my
messages. I guess I better post my original problem back on the Newsgroup.
The first time of posting I didn't get any solutions. Anyway thanks.

Paul