When users access their mailbox via POP3, any new messages that are downloaded are marked as read on the server. Needless to say this causes confusion when they go to use OL. Server: Win2K SP4 w/ current hot fixes, Exchange 2K SP3 Client: POP - duplicated in OE (several versions) as well as Eudora POP client embedded in Sprint Treo cell phones (CE device) Thanks for any assistance. Sean