Microsoft KB Archive/255938

= OLEXP: Outlook Express Dials Out Even When "Work Offline" Is Selected =

Article ID: 255938

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.01
 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0

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This article was previously published under Q255938



For information about the differences between Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook e-mail clients, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

257824 OL2000: Differences Between Outlook and Outlook Express



SYMPTOMS
When you send a digitally signed or encrypted e-mail message to the Outbox to be sent at a later time, Outlook Express may dial out even though the Work Offline option is selected.



CAUSE
The Revocation Checking option for digital IDs is enabled in Outlook Express.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, change the Only when online option in Outlook Express:
 * 1) Start Outlook Express.
 * 2) On the Tools menu, click Options.
 * 3) Click the Security tab.
 * 4) Click Advanced in the Secure Mail area.
 * 5) Change the option from Only when online to Never.
 * 6) Click OK.

Additional query words: autodial

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB255938

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