Simon,

I don't know the answer to this. You'd have to look at the MAPI help file to see if this behavior can be controlled. I've never worried about it because the behavior is what I'd want it to do anyway.

>I tried your generic MAPI functions and they work okay. However, when I use the signon method it dials my internet provider. Is there anyway to have it launch Outlook Express without dialing my Internet Provider.
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>If I launch Outlook Express from my desktop it launches and take me to my inbox without dialing. It only dials when I send and receive. This is the behavior I would like when I use OLE automation.