Favorite Folders in Outlook 2003

[Mason Lake]

I have Outlook 2003 that I'm using with Microsoft Vista.

I use MSN for my e-mail and I have managed to get the e-mail messages to
show up on Outlook.

My problem is with the Favorite Folders. When I try to add my MSN account
to the Favorite Folders, nothing happens - there are no messages that get
transferred over.

My frustration is that every time I re-open Outlook it goes to the Favorite
Folder and shows that I have no mail. I need to click on the MSN Account to
see my messages.

What am I doing wrong? I read that the Favorites Folder should "mirror" the
primary folder but it doesn't seem to be working.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Are you using the Outlook Connector to connect to your MSN account?
I would recommend that over using the default HTTP connection Outlook
offers.

 

[Mason Lake]

Thanks for the suggestion.

Yes, I'm using Outlook Connector to connect to MSN.

I went through the installation process again but have the same problem.
Shouldn't the "Favorites Folder" mirror my MSN account once I add it to the
"Favorites Folder?"

Thanks in advance.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

There is no "mirror" here; it is the same folder. Or are you saying that the
Folder List shows the correct number of emails and the Favorite Folders
doesn't?

 

[Mason Lake]

Thanks for your continued assistance.

I think I'm getting closer, but I'm still not there. (I just figured out
that I needed to add my MSN Inbox to the Favorite Folder - I didn't realize
that I needed to add each sub-folder. I thought that adding the MSN account
to the Favorite Folder would take care of the Inbox, Outbox, Sent, etc.)

My goal is to have Outlook open to my MSN Account Inbox. I have now added
my MSN Inbox to the Favorites Folder, but now Outlook wants to open my
Personal Folders Inbox first. All I want is for Outlook to open to my MSN
Inbox and I'll be a happy camper.

This seems like such a simple task - maybe it's just me.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Favorite Folders doesn't has to do anything with your default startup
folder. For this use;
Tools-> Options-> tab Other-> Advanced Options...-> Startup Folder

 

[Mason Lake]

Robert:

Thank you very much - that was it - you hit the nail on the head.

I never would have figured that out on my own - I thought that was the
purpose of the Favorite Folder.

Once again, thanks and have a great weekend.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Neih, Favorite Folders is there for easy access to folders you often use;
saves you from scrolling and searching in your folder tree ;-)

You're welcome and enjoy your weekend!