This problem can be caused by your antivirus program.
Windows Mail is not compatible with most McAfee or Norton
security programs. Those will need to be uninstalled.
Replace with a more compatible antivirus like the free Avast:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Gary VanderMolen
"Joe " <Joeandkathy003.RemoveThis@roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:e23JPOp3HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I have Microsoft Vista Home Premium.
> Why doesn't my windows e-mail automatically receive new
> e-mail when I connect?
> I have set the function under "tools"; "general" tabs to
> send/receive at startup but it still doesn't do it.
> suggestions??? I can receive mail just fine by hitting the send/receive button.
> Joe
>