Disconnects When Starting Outlook Express 5.x / Set Outlook Express 5.x to Not Dial a Connection Operating System(s): Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Application: Microsoft Outlook Express Application Version(s): 5.x If you get disconnnected when you start Outlook Express 5, try changing the "Always connect to this account using" setting.  Problem   Disconnects When Starting Outlook Express 5.x   Cause   Outlook Express 5.x is configured to dial a non-existant connection   Solution   Set Outlook Express 5.x to not dial a connection  How to Set Outlook Express to Not Dial a Connection 1) Open Outlook Express. 2) Click the Cancel button. 3) From the Tools menu, choose Accounts. 4) Click on the Mail tab. 5) Select your mail account in the list. 6) Click the Properties button. 7) Click on the Connection tab. 8) Uncheck the box next to Always connect to this account using. 9) Click the OK button. 10) Click the Close button. You will no longer be disconnected when starting Outlook Express 5.