How do I change my default folder for incoming messages.

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I recently installed a new hard drive and reinstalled Microsoft Outlook. I
made several subfolders in my Inbox and now all the incoming messages go
immediately from my Inbox to my "Band" subfolder. I did not create a rule
to send them all there. I'm guessing that I set up my "Band" folder too soon
and Microsoft Outlook automatically defaulted there.

How can stop this?
 
I'm using Outlook 2002 if that makes any difference. I don't think I have
any secondary pst files.... I went through the steps as outlined in the tips
shown and only see one "pst" file. What are "psts"?

Diane Poremsky said:
Subfolders or secondary PSTs?

If secondary pst files, you need to set the main one as default. If you
aren't sure how, see
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/connect_pst.htm - specifically step 7.

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Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






ejthomp said:
I recently installed a new hard drive and reinstalled Microsoft Outlook. I
made several subfolders in my Inbox and now all the incoming messages go
immediately from my Inbox to my "Band" subfolder. I did not create a
rule
to send them all there. I'm guessing that I set up my "Band" folder too
soon
and Microsoft Outlook automatically defaulted there.

How can stop this?
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pst = personal store file - it's where your mail is stored. If you only have
one, then new mail should go to the Inbox folder unless you have rules
configured.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






ejthomp said:
I'm using Outlook 2002 if that makes any difference. I don't think I have
any secondary pst files.... I went through the steps as outlined in the
tips
shown and only see one "pst" file. What are "psts"?

Diane Poremsky said:
Subfolders or secondary PSTs?

If secondary pst files, you need to set the main one as default. If you
aren't sure how, see
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/connect_pst.htm - specifically step
7.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






ejthomp said:
I recently installed a new hard drive and reinstalled Microsoft Outlook.
I
made several subfolders in my Inbox and now all the incoming messages
go
immediately from my Inbox to my "Band" subfolder. I did not create a
rule
to send them all there. I'm guessing that I set up my "Band" folder
too
soon
and Microsoft Outlook automatically defaulted there.

How can stop this?
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Click to expand...
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