Retaining the last week of email messages

The following instructions are for Microsoft Outlook Express version 6.0.

To configure your Microsoft Outlook Express client:

  1. On the Tools menu, select Accounts to display the Internet Accounts window.
    Outlook Express Page


  2. Open the properties window for the appropriate email account.
    Mail Accounts


  3. Click on the ADVANCED tab at the top of the properties window.


  4. Check the box under the DELIVERY heading that says Leave a copy of messages on the server
    Advanced Options Tab


  5. Check the box that states Remove from server after 5 days. Be sure that 5 is the number of days listed.


  6. Click OK to save your settings.