I can't speak for Outlook Express -- wrong group

But for Outlook,
you're right, the Out of Office Assistant is only available if you are
connected to an Exchange server. You can spoof the OOA using the Rules
Wizard, but Outlook must be kept running in order for the rule to work.
Look here for more information:
http://www.slipstick.com/rules/autoreply.htm
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Jocelyn Fiorello
MVP - Outlook
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