Tools | Options | General. Check: Play sound when new messages arrive.

If it is checked already, then: Control Panel | Sounds and Audio Devices |
Sounds. Scroll down to New Mail Notification and select the sound you want.
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Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
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"rich9791" wrote in message
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I know this might seem a little petty but when oe has finished downloading
my
email massages i used to get a little ding sound, but now i dont any ideas