Since you're new:

No need to post to the 5.5 newsgroup if you are not using 5.5.

And it is a good habit to include all previous messages in your reply.

To elaborate on what Ron said, it can be done, but it is a bad idea.

If you do this, you will have to leave your computer on 24/7, be connected
to the Internet, and have OE open. If you want do this anyway, the link
below will explain how to do it. One thing I would suggest is that where it
says to create a rule and check For All Messages, you change it and make the
rule for people in your address book only. Otherwise you will be replying to
Spam as well.

Your ISP may offer this service which would be a better choice.

http://www.cyberwalker.com/columns/feb01/080201.html
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"kdl" wrote in message
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Hi all: 1st time here. I have Outlook Express 6. Is there a "on
vacation"
setting? If so, where is it? thanks