I check my e-mail from two different computers using Outlook Express. The problem I have is that messages I read on one computer aren't available when I use my other computer. What can I do?
These instructions are for Microsoft Outlook Express.
Overview:
By default (so as to avoid storage problems at your ISP), most computer-based e-mail readers (such as Outlook Express) are configured to delete messages from the mailserver after you have downloaded them to your e-mail reader's inbox. You can change that configuration by altering the advanced properties of your e-mail account in Microsoft Outlook Express.
Instructions:
Perform this procedure in Microsoft Outlook Express on either or both computers (see note below):
- Select "Accounts..." from your Outlook Express menu. This will open the "Internet Accounts" dialog box.
- Click on the "Mail" tab.
- Highlight the e-mail account in question.
- Click on the "Properties" button. This will open up a "Properties" dialog box for the selected e-mail account.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- In the "Delivery" section at the bottom of this window, click the "Leave a copy of messages on server" box to place a checkmark there.
Note:
You can perform the above procedure on EITHER or BOTH computers. If BOTH computers are configured with "Leave a copy of messages on server" enabled, then your e-mail messages will pile up on your mailserver -- even if you DELETE them from your mail reader's inbox. In the scenario whereby you have a primary computer (e.g., a desktop unit) and a secondary computer (e.g., a portable unit), you may want to configure only the secondary computer to "Leave a copy of messages on server".
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