Corporate Workgroup

[hkbs]

Windows 98/Outlook 2000
I am trying to set up Outlook on my PC for two different users but cannot
figure out how to do this.

Having changed to Corporate Workgroup, I tried to set up a new profile but
got stuck as to what to put in the boxes which came up:

Add: Inbox Setup Wizard >
Use the following information services:
Microsoft Exchange Server ..............
and/or
Internet Email.........................

Whichever I choose, the next box says Microsoft Exchange Settings and then
Microsoft Exchange Server: ......................
Mailbox .................

I would be so grateful if someone could advise me what should be entered in
the blank spaces.
TIA
hkbs

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You would only add the Exchange service if your organization uses Microsoft Exchange as its mail server. The Exchange administrator can provide the login information you need.

 

[hkbs]

I have obviously got things a bit mixed up! I will explain what I am trying
to do so that you may be able to help me.

My husband's PC will be out of use for some time so we will be sharing my
PC. We would like to have separate Outlook profiles as we both have lots of
folders. It has been suggested that I set up two separate identities in
Windows 98. However, I don't have a very large hard disk so would not want
everything duplicating - I am not sure how to set this up to avoid that. It
would be great if we could have totally separate desktops and just share
files as necessary.
It was then suggested on the Outlook newsgroup that I use Exchange ....hence
my question.

I would be really grateful for any help - I haven't found the Help files
very helpful!

TIA
hkbs
(Win98/Outlook 2000)

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Forget Exchange. It's not relevant to your situation.

If you want to share a single Windows login, you need to create two mail profiles using the Mail applet in Control Panel. In each, put the mail account(s), presumably POP3, that you actually use.

Having multiple Windows logins doesn't duplicate everything. It just keeps your stuff more separated.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[hkbs]

When I clicked on Mail in Control Panel, my mail accounts were listed but
there was no provision for me to set up a separate profile for my husband.

I then tried to set up a separate Windows login for him but don't understand
which of the 5 boxes I should check, after which I should presumably opt for
"Create new items to save space"?

Sorry to not get it! Thanks for helping me.
hkbs

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

It would help to know what version of Windows you're using and what version of Outlook. Also, what do you actually see when you go to the Mail applet in Control Panel?

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[hkbs]

I am using Windows 98 and Outlook 2000. When I go to Control Panel | Mail, I
see "Internet Accounts" and a list of all my email addresses, Type = Mail,
Connection = Local Area Network.

Hope that helps. Thanks

hkbs

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You apparently have Outlook configured in Internet Mail Only mode, not Corporate Workgroup mode. IMO mode does not support multiple mail profiles. You might want to look at http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/choosingmode.htm to decide whether you want to change.

I'm afraid I haven't used Windows 98 in years.

Also note: The newsgroup interface you are using apparently does not quote earlier messages in the thread, making your latest message so short on detail that you risk not getting the answer you're looking for. Please take the time to quote enough of the original message(s) to tell the entire story about your issue.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[hkbs]

Thanks for your reply, Sue.

Sorry earlier messages were not being quoted. I have now changed interface
so hope this works better.

To summarize:
I am using Windows 98/Outlook 2000. At the moment, I am in IMO mode. I would
like to set up my PC so that my husband and I can have separate access to
Outlook folders.
I was told on the Outlook General newsgroup that since I am runing Windows
98, separate user logons is not really an option but that I could change my
installation mode for Outlook to Corporate Workgroup and then create an
additional mail profile for my husband through Control Panel-> Mail-> button
Show Profiles.
I changed to Corporate Workgroup.
When I clicked on Mail in Control Panel, my mail accounts were listed but
there was no provision for me to set up a separate profile for my husband.

Following your advice on this newsgroup, I then decided to try to set up a
separate Windows login for him but don't understand which of the 5 boxes I
should check, after which I should presumably opt for "Create new items to
save space"?

I would appreciate any advice.

hkbs

You apparently have Outlook configured in Internet Mail Only mode, not
Corporate Workgroup mode. IMO mode does not support multiple mail profiles.
You might want to look at http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/choosingmode.htm
to decide whether you want to change.

I'm afraid I haven't used Windows 98 in years.

Also note: The newsgroup interface you are using apparently does not quote
earlier messages in the thread, making your latest message so short on
detail that you risk not getting the answer you're looking for. Please take
the time to quote enough of the original message(s) to tell the entire story
about your issue.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

I am using Windows 98 and Outlook 2000. When I go to Control Panel | Mail, I
see "Internet Accounts" and a list of all my email addresses, Type = Mail,
Connection = Local Area Network.

Hope that helps. Thanks

hkbs

version of Outlook. Also, what do you actually see when you go to the Mail
applet in Control Panel?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The description you gave earlier indicates that you had not successfully switched to Corporate/Workgroup mode. I'd suggest that you try that again.

I can't help with setting up separate user profiles with Windows 98.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers