<p>Get your past email back to your inbox by adjusting some settings.</p><p>Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images</p><p>Depending on your Gmail settings, you may find that you have to enable the option to download past messages when setting up a new Outlook Express account or restoring an old one. A few settings within Gmail's online account settings may prevent you from getting your previously downloaded email. The problem usually occurs when you have set up your Outlook Express account to use POP instead of IMAP mail protocols. IMAP syncs messages from the server with your email client, while POP mail downloads the email straight to your computer. About the Author</p><p>Madison Carter specializes in computer technology, computer repair, operating system support, security, digital audio and recording. She writes professionally for IBM, STACK daily news, Angie's List and NewMusicBox.org. Carter holds a doctoral degree from the University of Washington.</p><p><a href="http://science.opposingviews.com/redownloading-gmail-outlook-express-4571.html">Keep reading...</a></p>