Yes, dl65 we did resolve that issue of getting emails separately thanks to one of the newbies suggestions.
I've tried to contact Comcast through live online help but, once you type in "problem with Outlook" it doesn't let me go on. So, I'll probably word it differently just to get online help.
My messages, unread and read, used to download without any problem when I opened Outlook and yes, they would be sent to me as unread also.
I wish Comcast would have a "leave as unread" as an email option but, they don't.