You probably have a mismatch in terms of where OE is looking to connect. Go
to Tools | Options | Connection and Tools | Accounts | Mail | Properties |
Connection and check that the settings are correct.

steve

"Lily" wrote in message
...
Every time i open up my outlook express it knocks me offline. I have dial
up.
I have no idea why. I do not have it set up to hang up after send and
receive. It doesn't even get to that point.It just opens and my connection
is
lost.
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appreciate any help.