Automatic send/receive in Outlook

[CF93]

Done a complete reformat/XPPro reinstall, now put Outlook on.

When I open Outlook it doesn't automatically send/receive. I've had this in the past on a new install but for the life of me can't remember how to get it working automatically again!

Anyone know how please?

 

[stoofa]

You haven't mentioned which version of Outlook.
Under Outlook 2003 you set this up under:

Tools>Options
"Mail Setup" Tab
Check the box "Send Immediately when connected" checkbox.
Now click the Send/Recieve button next to that checkbox to fine-tune the settings.

 

[CF93]

Oops, sorry, it's OfficeXP.

Think I've tried that but I'll give it a shot tonight. Thanks.

 

[CF93]

Tried that.

No joy.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[m4cc45]

Tools
Send/Receive
Send/Receive Settings
Define Send/Receive Groups

If you change the Schedule an automatic send/receive every x minutes then it'll do it every time. Not exactly what you want but it may help?



M.

 

[CF93]

Thanks, done that too. No joy

I've had this before on a clean install where it won't auto-send/receive, and sorted it. Just can't remember how!

 

[m4cc45]

Found a better one...

Click on:

Tools
Options
Click on Mail Setup tab
Click Send Immediately When Connected (and then apply then okay)

I believe that will do a send and recieve when online.




M.

 

[CF93]

Yup, done that one too

 

[m4cc45]

In that case - try repairing it (help menu)

And then service pack it to hell.



M.

 

[CF93]

Sorted!

Set it to "use Internet Explorer or 3rd party dialer."

For some reason, even though I've got a LAN and it was set up to "connect via LAN" changing it to use IE's setting works

Anyhoos, thanks fo rthe help guys.