Identities in Outlook

[Big Brother]

I am a long time Outlook Express User planning a migration to Outlook. In
Outlook Express I have different accounts set up in different identities. I
download messages to certain accounts at certain times based on the identity.
I can find no way to do this in Outlook Express?

 

[Vanguardx]

I am a long time Outlook Express User planning a migration to
Outlook. In Outlook Express I have different accounts set up in
different identities. I download messages to certain accounts at
certain times based on the identity. I can find no way to do this in
Outlook Express?

Identities were used in OE because lots of users were still using
insecurable versions of Windows (Windows 95/98/98SE/ME). This allowed
users to separate their files for an operating system where essentially
everyone logged under the same account (i.e., there were no accounts,
just a .pwl password cache file which became usable if you decided to
login instead of just hitting Esc at the logon screen). Outlook was
designed for business users rather than home users. If you are using an
NT-based version of Windows (NT4, 2000, or XP) then you should be using
accounts defined in that operating system to separate users, so you
don't need to use identities. You can, however, define multiple mail
profiles per account. Use the Mail applet in Control Panel.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I am a long time Outlook Express User planning a migration to
Outlook. In Outlook Express I have different accounts set up in
different identities. I download messages to certain accounts at
certain times based on the identity. I can find no way to do this in
Outlook Express?

Hi - Outlook uses profiles, as opposed to identities. You don't mention your
version or mode of Outlook (see help | about), but this may help:
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/olshare1.htm