What is e-mail clients better / by default for Windows XP? Where can I download the latest version?

I am currently in Outlook 2003 for Windows XP and I am having some problems and want to upgrade to a newer version of an e-mail client.  I do not use Outlook features, I just need something basic and reliable.  What is the latest e-mail program and best to use with Windows XP and where can I download it?  Thank you.

You already have Outlook Express on your machine. It is built into XP. It is very basic and reliable as long as keep you it clean & clean.

General precautions for Outlook Express:

Do not archive mail in the receipt or sent items box. Create your own user-defined folders and move messages you want to put in them. Empty the deleted items folder daily. Although the dbx files have a theoretical capacity of 2 GB, I recommend all a 300 MB max for less risk of corruption.

Information on the maximum size of the .dbx files that are used by Outlook Express:
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=903095

Compact frequently.

Click Outlook Express at the top of the the folder tree so no folders are open. Then: File | Work offline (or double-click on work online in the status bar). File | Folder | Compact all folders. Don't touch anything until the compacting is completed.

Disable analysis in your e-mail anti-virus program. It is a redundant layer of protection that devours the processors and causes a multitude of problems such as time-outs and account setting changes. Your up-to-date A / V program will continue to protect you sufficiently. For more information, see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3

And backup often.

Outlook Express Quick Backup (OEQB Freeware)
http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/default.aspx

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