Outlook Express Tips for Sending, Receiving and Synchronizing Mail

How to Check for New Mail Periodically in Outlook Express

Say good-bye to the "Send/Rcv" button and have Outlook Express check for and download new mail automatically, periodically and reliably for you in the background.

Change the New Mail Sound in Outlook Express

Make Outlook Express announce new emails your way by changing the sound they play for this event.

Make Outlook Express Remember Your Email Account Password

Outlook Express asks you for the password to your email account every time you check for new messages? Even if the "Remember Password" field is grayed out, you can probably make Outlook Express remember, use and enter that password for you.

Tweak Synchronization Settings per Folder in Outlook Express

Specify whether Outlook Express should download full messages or only headers automatically for IMAP and Windows Live Hotmail folders.

How to Prevent Outlook Express from Making Internet Connections

Remain offline even if Outlook Express thinks you need an internet connection.

Prevent Outlook Express from Hanging Up Your Connection

Stop Outlook Express from disconnecting you automatically when it has finished exchanging mail.

Add a New Identity to Outlook Express

Allow others to use your computer and give them their own Outlook Express, too -- with their own address books, inboxes and settings.