Joseph wrote:

I would like to configure Outlook 2003 to send messages immediately,
but also wish to disable the auto send/receive feature. At this
time, the messages "stall" in my outbox until such time that I
manually execute the send/receive button. Can this be done, and if
so, where (I've looked high and low in the tools | options menu but
cannot locate a setting). Thanks for your help!

Have you checked the "Send immediately when connected" option on
ToolsOptionsMail Setup?
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Brian Tillman