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Viewing Header Information in Outlook Express 6 for Windows XP
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Question:
How do I view the details of where an e-mail message came from in Outlook Express 6 for Windows XP?
Answer:

The header information of an e-mail message details the path a message takes to get from one computer to another. To view this information:

  1. Start Outlook Express.
  2. Open the e-mail message.
  3. From the File menu, select Properties.
  4. Select the Details tab.
  5. Click the Message Source... link.
  6. The header information is listed in the Message Source window.
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