I want to undo 'identities' change, Outlook Xpress-6

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John

On XP, using Outlook Express-6, and in an attempt to set
up a password for my e-mail files and restrict access to
my e-mail by the 3 other family member users, I
changed "identities" and apparently successfully.

However, in the process, I've lost access to my previous,
recent messages, and dozens of 'saved' messages (some
requiring follow-up and storage for later uses).

How do I undo what I did in creating this identity and go
back to where I started? I've searched through all sorts
of HELP menus and nothing seems to address this quirky
problem.

Not knowing what mail account (or identity) is going to
receive your hoped-for replies, please reply to:
(e-mail address removed) Thank you. JJO
 
Hi - best to post OE questions to an Outlook Express group:

Try posting in one of these newsgroups:
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie5.outlookexpress for OE 5.x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie55.outlookexpress for OE 5.5x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress for OE 6.x
microsoft.public.internet.outlookexpress.mac for OE for Macintosh

If those groups aren't carried on the news server that's carrying this group
try using msnews.microsoft.com (MS's public news server that's the source
for all the microsoft.public newsgroups).

If you're accessing the Microsoft newsgroups through the MS Product Support
Services Community Newsgroups web interface, click
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=InternetExplorer
to get to the Internet Explorer groups, then click the plus sign next to
your version of IE to see the link to the Outlook Express group for that
version number.

A good website for information on OE is:
http://www.tomsterdam.com/

Sorry, no e-mail replies - post in a group, read the answer in the group.
Note that posting your valid e-mail address in a newsgroup post, or in your
news account settings, is a surefire way to get spam and SWEN and other
viruses sent to you....see http://www.mailmsg.com/SPAM_munging.htm for help
in the future, but note that now that your address is out there, there's not
much you can do other than changing your address.
 
L-wench: Thanks for the info, I will follow advise and
will keep info for future reference; I will also know how
to properly post next time and, without leaving e-mail
trail. Have a great one!

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Hi - best to post OE questions to an Outlook Express group:

Try posting in one of these newsgroups:
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie5.outlookexpress for OE 5.x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie55.outlookexpress for OE 5.5x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress for OE 6.x
microsoft.public.internet.outlookexpress.mac for OE for Macintosh

If those groups aren't carried on the news server that's carrying this group
try using msnews.microsoft.com (MS's public news server that's the source
for all the microsoft.public newsgroups).

If you're accessing the Microsoft newsgroups through the MS Product Support
Services Community Newsgroups web interface, click
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp? icp=InternetExplorer
to get to the Internet Explorer groups, then click the plus sign next to
your version of IE to see the link to the Outlook Express group for that
version number.

A good website for information on OE is:
http://www.tomsterdam.com/

Sorry, no e-mail replies - post in a group, read the answer in the group.
Note that posting your valid e-mail address in a newsgroup post, or in your
news account settings, is a surefire way to get spam and SWEN and other
viruses sent to you....see
Click to expand...
http://www.mailmsg.com/SPAM_munging.htm for help
 
John said:
L-wench: Thanks for the info, I will follow advise and
will keep info for future reference; I will also know how
to properly post next time and, without leaving e-mail
trail. Have a great one!
Click to expand...

You too & good luck with your question!
 
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