Microsoft Exchange.

[Norma]

Our company is using Outlook 2002. I would like to use
the auto reply for my e-mail but we do not have Microsoft
Exchange. Is there a way of doing this without Microsoft
Exchage? If there is no way, do we have to use MS
Exchange or can we use the exchange from our e-mail
provider to activate the auto reply option? Thank you
for your help.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Using the Out of Office Assistant requires Exchange
server. You can spoof this function using rules but there
are several drawbacks, including the fact that you will
auto-reply to spammers, thus confirming a "good" address.

If your ISP is hosting Exchange, you can contact them to
see what your options are. However, most ISPs do not use
Exchange - you would need to contact a company that hosts
Exchange server specifically to see about their prices and
features.

See http://wwww.slipstick.com and query Hosted Exchange
for some companies where you can start looking.