Message download problem

[pocohighdice]

When receiving mail on most of my messages I get a box that pops up saying
"Contacting server for information". Why does this happen? it's a real pain..

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Hard to say without knowing any configuration details.
It's quite normal for IMAP when you have not downloaded full items yet.
To configure your account to download full items see;
http://www.msoutlook.info/question/412