How do I change my default folder for incoming messages.

[ejthomp]

I recently installed a new hard drive and reinstalled Microsoft Outlook. I
made several subfolders in my Inbox and now all the incoming messages go
immediately from my Inbox to my "Band" subfolder. I did not create a rule
to send them all there. I'm guessing that I set up my "Band" folder too soon
and Microsoft Outlook automatically defaulted there.

How can stop this?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Subfolders or secondary PSTs?

If secondary pst files, you need to set the main one as default. If you
aren't sure how, see
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/connect_pst.htm - specifically step 7.

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Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/



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[ejthomp]

I'm using Outlook 2002 if that makes any difference. I don't think I have
any secondary pst files.... I went through the steps as outlined in the tips
shown and only see one "pst" file. What are "psts"?

Subfolders or secondary PSTs?

If secondary pst files, you need to set the main one as default. If you
aren't sure how, see
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/connect_pst.htm - specifically step 7.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/



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I recently installed a new hard drive and reinstalled Microsoft Outlook. I
made several subfolders in my Inbox and now all the incoming messages go
immediately from my Inbox to my "Band" subfolder. I did not create a
rule
to send them all there. I'm guessing that I set up my "Band" folder too
soon
and Microsoft Outlook automatically defaulted there.

How can stop this?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

pst = personal store file - it's where your mail is stored. If you only have
one, then new mail should go to the Inbox folder unless you have rules
configured.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/



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I'm using Outlook 2002 if that makes any difference. I don't think I have
any secondary pst files.... I went through the steps as outlined in the
tips
shown and only see one "pst" file. What are "psts"?

Subfolders or secondary PSTs?

If secondary pst files, you need to set the main one as default. If you
aren't sure how, see
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/connect_pst.htm - specifically step
7.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/



Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
(e-mail address removed)

I recently installed a new hard drive and reinstalled Microsoft Outlook.
I
made several subfolders in my Inbox and now all the incoming messages
go
immediately from my Inbox to my "Band" subfolder. I did not create a
rule
to send them all there. I'm guessing that I set up my "Band" folder
too
soon
and Microsoft Outlook automatically defaulted there.

How can stop this?