I'm using the PEAR IMAP implementation to read emails from an MS Exchange 2003 Server, so I can store them in a MySQL database. I can see from the communication (below) between the PHP program and the server that the commands are being accepted and confirmed. The message (2) starts as 'not seen' and then gets marked as '\seen'. C: A00015 FETCH 2 FLAGS S: * 2 FETCH (FLAGS ()) S: A00015 OK FETCH completed. Message 2 is unread...<br> C: A00016 STORE 2 FLAGS (\Seen) S: * 2 FETCH (FLAGS (\Seen)) S: A00016 OK STORE completed. C: A00017 STORE 2 +FLAGS (\Seen) S: * 2 FETCH (FLAGS (\Seen)) S: A00017 OK STORE completed. C: A00018 FETCH 2 FLAGS S: * 2 FETCH (FLAGS (\Seen)) S: A00018 OK FETCH completed. Message 2 marked as read<br> When I reconnect and examine the email, it shows as unread again. Is there some kind of 'UPDATE' or 'APPLY' command I need to use with Exchange? Cheers, Rob. *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to who they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************