How are you starting OE?
Try a shortcut with the command line of
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe"
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Mike -
http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm
"Papa G" wrote in message
news

Every time I open OE6 the Message Rules window opens first and has to
be
closed before I can read emails.
Please how do I prevent this occurring.
Thanks.
Papa G