excel & outlook express

hello
is it possible to open outlook express from excel.
can i be notofied if a new e-mail message has arrive?
thanks

Hi moshe,

1) Yes,
[vba]Option Explicit
'
Sub OpenOE()
'
On Error GoTo 1
ActiveWorkbook.FollowHyperlink _
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe", _
NewWindow:=True
'
1: MsgBox Err.Description
End Sub[/vba]2) Not unless OE is open :)