In a message dated 6/5/2005 6:26:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, alienkc@xxxxxxx writes: > sounds like you might have the disconnect after sending receiving mail > go to tools > options > and then the connection tab > make sure the appropriate box is checked or unchecked > Guys, This is one of the reasons why I truly enjoy this list. Some time ago, something happened, that when I opened OE, my DSL modem would turn off after receiving email. I emailed the SBC DSL help folks, and must have mentioned that I have AOL. Their reply was the problem must be on AOL's side. Jeezy Peete, I just unchecked the box that alienkc recommended, and poof... problem is gone! Many thanks!! HB -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/