Harold,  I saw your post, and I decided not to reply.  Here's why....

many, many years ago, my email from my ISP was downloaded to my computer.  At some point in time - and I don't recall when - my ISP went to web-based email. So, my email is no longer downloaded on my computer. I need to log on to read it.  I suspect most others are in the same situation in that they are using web-based email services. 

I decided not to reply to see if anyone else would reply, someone to whom this is pertinent.  The lack of response probably suggests most don't download email either.  I dunno.  That is my guess.