outlook keeps downloading messages going back months and months

[maivina]

every time I open outlook 2003 it downloads hundreds of email that i have
deleted I do not leave my messages on my server whats going on? thanks

 

[Roady [MVP]]

This means that your connection after receiving e-mail isn't closed
properly. In most cases this is caused by a virusscanner that integrates
with Outlook or a misconfigured firewall.

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Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

 

[maivina]

so how do i configure my mcafee program and or windows firewall.

This means that your connection after receiving e-mail isn't closed
properly. In most cases this is caused by a virusscanner that integrates
with Outlook or a misconfigured firewall.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

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every time I open outlook 2003 it downloads hundreds of email that i have
deleted I do not leave my messages on my server whats going on? thanks