In the Outlook Express window, click Tools , and then choose Options .
On the General tab, make changes to options such as whether the Inbox is automatically displayed, how often messages are checked, and so on.
INTRODUCTION
Outlook Express uses certain defaults for how messages are handled when you create, send, and receive them. You can check out these settings, and if necessary, make any changes.
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Not Sure About an Option?
If you are unsure what an option does, right-click the option and then select What's This? to display a ScreenTip explanation of the option.
Click the Read tab and make changes to how new messages are handled.
Click the Send tab and make changes to how sent items are handled.
When you're finished making changes, click the OK button.
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Other Tabs
The Options dialog box includes several other tabs for making changes. You can click and review the options on these tabs as well.