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Baz · Dec 30, 2012, 14:38:36

why do some of my email accounts with IDNet leave messages on the server after getting them and some dont.

I have one account inbox that is getting full and when checking it from web mail it takes longer to open.Yes I can just delete them from web mail but why need to when I dont have to with other accounts

Simon · Dec 30, 2012, 14:41:51

Probably because in your mail client settings you've got it set to leave mail on the server.

Baz · Dec 30, 2012, 14:45:31

ah right. so there may be a setting in there to say remove from server or similar?

well I still use outlook express on XP and cant see anything in there,just quickly looked though.The other account is on Windows 7 and its my sons but hes away so cant check that.Do you know if win7 has or not

Simon · Dec 30, 2012, 15:11:49

It'll be in Server Settings in OE. Is it POP or IMAP?

Baz · Dec 30, 2012, 16:57:23

its POP

Simon · Dec 30, 2012, 17:00:32

There'll be a tick box somewhere that says leave mail on the server.

Gary · Dec 31, 2012, 09:01:09

Quote from: Baz on Dec 30, 2012, 14:45:31
ah right. so there may be a setting in there to say remove from server or similar?

well I still use outlook express on XP and cant see anything in there,just quickly looked though.The other account is on Windows 7 and its my sons but hes away so cant check that.Do you know if win7 has or not

Win 7 has no actual email client, you download one like Windows Live mail. OE was deemed to be a bit of security risk.

Glenn · Dec 31, 2012, 09:30:02

http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Outlook-Express-To-Leave-Email-Messages-On-The-Server

Baz · Dec 31, 2012, 12:55:49

thanks Glenn thats got it

and thanks too Gary, will have to wait till my son is back to have a look at his as he's on Win 7.Does it not come with an email client included then?