Outlook Express

[GlennO66]

I have Outlook Express set up so the Mail Server Logon
password is not entered in Tools==> Accounts==>
Properties==> Servers. This way when Outlook is first
opened the password must be entered to send or receive any
mail. This stops unwanted usage of e-mail from other
people. The problem is every few days or so the username
password prompt does not come up thus anyone can use
Outlook. The only way to fix this that I know of is to
reboot the computer then the prompt returns.

Any other ideas would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[PA Bear]

Outlook and Outlook Express are different applications. Please be careful
of your shorthand or you risk getting inappropriate advice, Glenn.

Have you tried password protecting your identity (File>Identities>Manage
identities)?

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Disable Background Compacting and frequently perform a manual compact of all
OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
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