To set up newsgroups for offline newsreading
You can set up Outlook Express to download messages and/or headers from newsgroups that you subscribe to. This enables you to read them offline at your leisure.
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In the folder list, select a newsgroup.
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On the File menu, click Properties.
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On the Download tab, select the check box named When downloading this newsgroup, retrieve, and then click the option you want.
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Repeat steps 1 through 3 for as many newsgroups as you want.
Whenever you want to download the messages, click the Tools menu, and then click Download All.
Tip
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If you set up Outlook Express to download headers only, you can mark the headers that look interesting while you are offline, and then reconnect to download the individual messages.
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