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We have begun to have the same issue in my organization. Very annoying. I've changed the automatic send/receive settings to check more frequently, but it doesn't seem to be the root of the issue. We began noticing it after windows XP SP2 was installed and thought it might be related to either the firewall or other security enhancements. Good luck, I'll let you know if we figure it out.

One MAJOR network mistake with Outlook is that people set the send and receive polling times shorter and shorter thinking it will improve delivery.

It really isn't reccommended though as it increases network congenstion and really doesn't make much difference if you are have S&R issues to begin with. Set it to a confortable level, nobody wants email sitting around unopened for 4 hours, but not to the 1 minute cycle, if 40 users auto S&R email every minute, that's either a constant server load (having them all check seconds apart) or an intense load every minute (should they all check at the exact same time).

Something you may want to monitor anyway.

We are having the same problem at our site. It started after SP2 was installed. I can't find anything that helps. I am hoping someone can figure this out. I have also noticed a slow down on mail sent internally as well. Bee Jay have you noticed an internal slow down?

I was having the same problem until I followed Method 1 at the following link. It has to do with the services pack 2 and firewall issues.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;883555

Follow the link bellow. Use method 1.


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;883555

I had the same problem with Firewall on XP turned on. When I turned it off it seemed to resolve the issue. I am Using Mcaffee personal so I really don't need 2 firewalls running so turned off the windows firewall.

Had no issues on other operating systems.