This is a time saving feature that is useful if more than one person uses that computer to check their e-mail. You should be taken directly to your Inbox so that you can begin reading and sending mail. Many of your desktop icons are shortcuts to actual program files. If you are logged on, try logging off and then logging on again. Remote Users may not access mail locally.
Mail account from off-campus.
Doing this makes you a remote user . In other words, the server knows that you are trying to read your own mail, but will not let you do so from outside your regular post office. This is a security feature that makes it less likely that someone will break into your account. Log off of the network and log back in with your network account. This is another security feature that minimizes anyone s ability to tamper with your e-mail.