[PRCo] How Do You Replace Outlook Express as an E-Mail Application and with What?

[Ken and Tracie]

Okay, this isn't traction related, but my Outlook Express program just dumped three weeks worth of saved e-mail when I let it compact my e-mail storage, never mind that I did not touch the computer while it did its dastardly deed.
Restoring what it sent to the Recycle Bin didn't bring the missing messages back, either.

I wish to just dump Outlook Express altogether as there is no provision for turning off this feature. It pesters you to let it compact your e-mail storage until you give in.

Any suggestions?

K.