Outlook help plz!

[Attention2Detail]

Hi guys, im using microsoft outlook, how do i get it too search for new emails without having to press send and recieve myself? and can i get an alert on my desktop?

Thanks


Chris

[hedders]

Oulook is designed to run off an exchange server, so i am not sure what send and recieve features it is missing, but after a quick look I can not see the option, you could use outlook express though.

[Mikey G]

Tools> send/recieve settings> Define send/receive groups>
Look down the box and you should see "schedule an automatic send/receive every ..." and check that.

HTH

>> Edited by Mikey G on Monday 17th April 20:51

[mattley]

And don't do anything stupid like every 10 seconds. IMO every seven or eight minutes is good enough and won't piss off the ISP or result in locks if attachments get silly.

[Attention2Detail]

mattley said:

And don't do anything stupid like every 10 seconds. IMO every seven or eight minutes is good enough and won't piss off the ISP or result in locks if attachments get silly.

How do you set the time for it to search tho? I cannot find that atall? Im using microsoft outlook you think I should use outlook express?

[BliarOut]

Attention2Detail said:

mattley said: And don't do anything stupid like every 10 seconds. IMO every seven or eight minutes is good enough and won't piss off the ISP or result in locks if attachments get silly. How do you set the time for it to search tho? I cannot find that atall? Im using microsoft outlook you think I should use outlook express?

Nope, Outlook is fine for POP3 e-mail. Which version (97, 2000 etc.)as the settings do move around a little.

[Attention2Detail]

BliarOut said:

Attention2Detail said: mattley said: And don't do anything stupid like every 10 seconds. IMO every seven or eight minutes is good enough and won't piss off the ISP or result in locks if attachments get silly. How do you set the time for it to search tho? I cannot find that atall? Im using microsoft outlook you think I should use outlook express? Nope, Outlook is fine for POP3 e-mail. Which version (97, 2000 etc.)as the settings do move around a little.

Cheers! but I still cant sus how to get the search and recieve function to work itself without me having to press the tab.

Chris

[BliarOut]

Which version of Outlook are you running?

[Attention2Detail]

Sorry to sound soft but how do I find that out?

[BliarOut]

Try Help > About. That should tell you.

[pdV6]

Attention2Detail said:

Sorry to sound soft but how do I find that out?

Help --> About Microsoft Office

[Attention2Detail]

sorry guys no luck with that one.

[Attention2Detail]

Ok boys and girls iv sussed it, bit stupid of me realy. I went into actions then send and recieve settings and then define groups.

Cheers for all your help


Chris