On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:30:41 -0500, cavelamb
wrote:

I couldn't fix it on my home computer.
I tried installing Outlook from my MS Offics setup disk, but
couldn't find anything related to newsgroups.

But "DOH!", slapping forehead - try the laptop?

Sure enough has Outlook Express preinstalled and working.

And boy, is that a pain in the rear to operate.
But the paintings I've seen so far make it worth while.

So thanks, squeegees!

Now, maybe someone could recommend a better news agent
that can do this more automatically???

Richard
I've been using agent for 10 years or more and no problems. Good luck
with your quest.