Multiple pst folders OL 2002 or 2003

[Sherry]

Is it possible to have multiple pst folders in Outlook?

I currently have Outlook 2002 and will be upgrading to OL 2003 shortly.

Here's my situation - I have both my personal email (which I get a
bunch of because I'm subscribed to a lot of lists and yahoo groups) and
my work email in the same pst folder (I work from home). I was
thinking about sending one of the accounts to OE, but OL 2003 has
features that I'd like to use for work and home, namely the different
color flags.

Even with Rules, I still have a hard time keeping things separated. I
know if you're on Exchange server, you can access different accounts
through Outlook, but is there any way to do that when *not* on the
server?

Having separate pst folders would also keep me out of my work email
when I'm off work and out of my personal stuff when I'm supposed to be
working <rbg>

I have Windows XP Pro - would it be possible to set up separate pst
folders if I set up separate accounts under XP?

Thanks,
Sherry

 

[Brian Tillman]

Is it possible to have multiple pst folders in Outlook?
Certainly.

Even with Rules, I still have a hard time keeping things separated.

You'll still need rules to sort incoming messages into separate PSTs is you
wish to keep mail received by separate account separate.

I know if you're on Exchange server, you can access different accounts
through Outlook, but is there any way to do that when *not* on the
server?

Using an Exchange server has no bearing on whether or not you can use
multiple accounts. Don't equate multiple accounts with multiple PSTs,
though. Exchange and POP accounts all share the same PST unless your rules
sort the incoming messages.

Having separate pst folders would also keep me out of my work email
when I'm off work and out of my personal stuff when I'm supposed to be
working <rbg>

Your best bet, in my opinion, is to use separate mail profiles. This will
allow you to completely separate your work and personal mail. You access
your work account using one profile and your personal account(s) using
another profile. The delivery location for each profile is then completely
distinct.

I have Windows XP Pro - would it be possible to set up separate pst
folders if I set up separate accounts under XP?

Absolutely. Again, it boils down to separate mail profiles for each Windows
user, but you don't need multiple Windows users to have more than one mail
profile.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

"Using an Exchange server has no bearing on whether or not you can use
multiple accounts. Don't equate multiple accounts with multiple PSTs,
though. Exchange and POP accounts all share the same PST unless your rules
sort the incoming messages."

BZZZZZTTTTT! Sorry, but Exchange does not use .pst files by default.



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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After furious head scratching, Brian Tillman asked:

|
|| Is it possible to have multiple pst folders in Outlook?
|
| Certainly.
|
|| Even with Rules, I still have a hard time keeping things separated.
|
| You'll still need rules to sort incoming messages into separate PSTs
| is you wish to keep mail received by separate account separate.
|
|| I know if you're on Exchange server, you can access different
|| accounts through Outlook, but is there any way to do that when *not*
|| on the server?
|
| Using an Exchange server has no bearing on whether or not you can use
| multiple accounts. Don't equate multiple accounts with multiple PSTs,
| though. Exchange and POP accounts all share the same PST unless your
| rules sort the incoming messages.
|
|| Having separate pst folders would also keep me out of my work email
|| when I'm off work and out of my personal stuff when I'm supposed to
|| be working <rbg>
|
| Your best bet, in my opinion, is to use separate mail profiles. This
| will allow you to completely separate your work and personal mail.
| You access your work account using one profile and your personal
| account(s) using another profile. The delivery location for each
| profile is then completely distinct.
|
|| I have Windows XP Pro - would it be possible to set up separate pst
|| folders if I set up separate accounts under XP?
|
| Absolutely. Again, it boils down to separate mail profiles for each
| Windows user, but you don't need multiple Windows users to have more
| than one mail profile.

 

[Sherry]

<snipped Reply>

Thanks Brian! I'll give it a go in the morning when I'm fresh and alert
<g>

Sherry

 

[Brian Tillman]

"Using an Exchange server has no bearing on whether or not you can use
multiple accounts. Don't equate multiple accounts with multiple PSTs,
though. Exchange and POP accounts all share the same PST unless your
rules sort the incoming messages."

BZZZZZTTTTT! Sorry, but Exchange does not use .pst files by default.

Did I say "by default"? No. Bzzztt! yourself.