Two settings to check. In Tools, Internet options, Receiving tab is one and the other is in Tools Options, General, Basic check the block to open new mail on startup. Also check the item in Internet Options, receiving tab, and set a Polling time value (180 would yield check every 3 minutes) and then check the block Idle if only when no activity in progress (no keyboard activity) or leave unchecked if strictly timed check if even while using Reader or Editor.
Two settings to check. In Tools, Internet options, Receiving tab is one and the other is in Tools Options, General, Basic check the block to open new mail on startup. Also check the item in Internet Options, receiving tab, and set a Polling time value (180 would yield check every 3 minutes) and then check the block Idle if only when no activity in progress (no keyboard activity) or leave unchecked if strictly timed check if even while using Reader or Editor.