Hi clowngoose,
Outlook Express is not designed for networking and it is not
recommended to try. However, you do have a few options that may be
suitable (have OE running on both computers).
"Unlike OE4, OE5 and OE6 support the use of multiple Identities for
each Windows User Profile. Because the Identities feature is dependent
on registry values in the Current_User keys, it is almost impossible
to share OE across a network. While it can be done by duplicating
registry keys on all computers that you might use, this makes the
store very unstable. That results in a very real chance of losing some
email messages and an almost guaranteed chance of losing all your
subscribed newsgroups. The OE Address Book is also tied to the
Identities registry keys, and so can create problems when placed on a
non-local fixed drive. Standalone WABs might be an alternative to
consider. But if you need a network-aware email client, you really
should use a client designed specifically for that environment, such
as Outlook2000."
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/faqs/why.htm
OPTIONS
1) Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) server:
Use IMAP, if your ISP supports it. Reset both of your computers to use
IMAP for receiving email. IMAP leaves the mail on the server so both
of your computers would have access to it.
OLEXP: How to Configure Outlook Express for an IMAP Server
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=264580
If you need help, following along with these step-by-step instructions may help:
Configuring Outlook Express on Windows:
http://web.brandeis.edu/pages/view/Network/EmailConfigWinOE
2) Fusemail:
"First, FuseMail will download all of your mail accounts into our
servers. Next, you can view, edit, delete, and access all of your
email from any computer connected to the Internet."
http://www.fusemail.com/about/howitworks.html
"Access all of your Email from anywhere
- Microsoft Outlook® with FuseMail plug-in In addition to storing your
email, with this plug-in you can store your MS Outlook® Address Book,
Calendar, Notes, Journal, and Task list folders on your FuseMail
Account.
- Microsoft Outlook Express® with IMAP
- FuseMail webmail interface With this interface you can access not
only your email but also your Address Book, Calendar, Notes, Journal,
and Task list folders.
- Any email client that supports IMAP"
http://www.fusemail.com
3) Leave messages on the the server.
On both computers, do this:
Tools / Accounts / Mail / Properties / Advanced /
"Leave a copy messages on the server"
On either of the computers:
"Delete messages from the server after x days"
I hope this helps. If you have any question, please post a
clarification request before closing/rating my answer.
Thank you,
hummer
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