Setting up Outlook Express for IMAP


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1. Click  on the Tools Menu and Select Accounts.

2. From the Internet Accounts window select the Mail tab and then click Add Mail...

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3. The Internet Connection Wizard will appear. Fill in the appropriate information for each screen until you get to the E-mail Server Names window. Put in the below information and click Next

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4. Continue with the rest of the Wizard and click Finish when done.
5. On the Internet Accounts window highlight the account just created and select properties. Click the General tab and ensure "Include this account with receiving mail or synchronizing" is unchecked

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6. Click on the Servers tab and ensure the settings are set as follows:

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7.Click on the Advanced tab and ensure the settings are set as follows:

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8. Click on the IMAP tab and ensure the settings are set as follows:

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9. Click OK.