Many times when I open my inbox, I find messages that have been sent hours before and are just now in my box!  I am constantly checking my emails, so not sure how I could have missed them....what would cause this delay, since my box gets checked often?  Some important issues have gone undetected because of these delays!

Also, the number that occasionally appears in the (  ) of the Outlook toolbar box is seldom correct...most often there is NO number recorded there and there are new messages when I open my inbox.  But sometimes there will be a (1) and there are up to 5 new messages in my box!  It's not a big deal except that when in a hurry and there is no number in the (  ) I assume I don't need to open my email and look.....I thought the notification number is supposed to be a convenience of time saved....not!

Thanks for your listening ear - I've posted before and have been very satisfied with your help - I look forward to your answers:)