>I have set up my copy of Outlook Express (News reader) so that messages are
>not sent immediately.  However, whenever I attempt to send messages in my
>Outbox (whether I'm logged on to my ISP or not), the 'Send and Receive'
>button and 'Send' menu option are *always* greyed out.

>The only way to send mail is to quit OE, and reload it, upon which posted
>messages are sent.

>Please can someone offer an explanation/solution?

>Many thanks,

>Chris.