Downloading via Outlook

[LucyD]

Hi all,
I have some 2,500 e-mails stored in my internet mailer, on-line (haven't
used mailer software for several years, only an on-line mail interface).
Now, I intend to download a certain amount of those messages (2,000
e-mails) to my computer, e.g. via Outlook.
1) Can I pull messages from the server and have a copy still stored in
the web interface?
2) Can I filter the messages pulled, i.e. pull only certain messages
and other leave as they are?
3) Is it not likely that Outlook will collapse when pulling 2,000 to
3,000 messages?
Thanks!

 

[Vince Averello]

1 - Yes, if using a POP3 account you can set Outlook to leave the messages
on the server
2 - Yes but it's a bit involved since you'd have to download all the headers
and choose from there what you want to download
3 - It should be fine. I've had times when I've downloaded 1000-1500
messages at a time

Is it possible for you to use IMAP to access your mailbox online since that
might be more to your liking?

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I have some 2,500 e-mails stored in my internet mailer, on-line (haven't
used mailer software for several years, only an on-line mail interface).
Now, I intend to download a certain amount of those messages (2,000
e-mails) to my computer, e.g. via Outlook.
1) Can I pull messages from the server and have a copy still stored in
the web interface?
2) Can I filter the messages pulled, i.e. pull only certain messages
and other leave as they are?
3) Is it not likely that Outlook will collapse when pulling 2,000 to
3,000 messages?

As an alternative to Vince's answer to 2), you could log into the mailbox
with the on-line interface, create a new server-side folder, and move
everything you don't want Outlook to download into that folder. If it's not
in the mailbox's Inbox, Outlook won't see it, but it will still be on line
for you if you wish.