Outlook Express Problem

I just had to re-do my Computer due to a Hard Drive expiring, now when I log
into my Outlook Express to check my e-mails I get this message-
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO OFFLINE
No connection is currently available. To view Internet content
that has been saved on your computer click work offline.
CLICK TRY AGAIN to attempt to connect
WORK OFFLINE TRY AGAIN
That is what I get everytime I log on to my e-mail, I have not been able
to find out how to fix this, it is annoying because you have to manually
click on the Try Again button everytime you want to check e-mail.
If anyone can help me that would be great, thanks.