I don't think so, but there are utility programs around that provide this capability. Search around some download sites and I think you'll find one that does the trick. I think I tried out a program a while back named "Email Remover" that let you view e-mail headers/size and optionally delete them from the server. Paul > Outlook express, can I just download headers as in hotmail > section, as I did pick up a virus (now cleared) > > But if I could have only downloaded the header I could have wiped > in from the server before it got onto my system! > > Any ideas if this is possible? -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads