Vista - Switching Identities

I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities. However,
I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check his
messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
(we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions was
to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took away
from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you happen to
answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line. Sorry
about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this, and
coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it anymore.
If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no object!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone willing to help.

Why not just go to Tools/Accounts and add your hubbies account(s)?

"Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
>I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
>However,
> I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check
> his
> messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
> already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
> (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions
> was
> to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
> real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
> Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took
> away
> from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you happen
> to
> answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line. Sorry
> about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this, and
> coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it
> anymore.
> If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
> third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no
> object!!!!!!
> Thank you to everyone willing to help.

Steve Cochran, who posts here, has a program to add the Identities feature
to Windows Mail.
http://www.oehelp.com/WMIDs/Default.aspx




"Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
>I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
>However,
> I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check
> his
> messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
> already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
> (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions
> was
> to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
> real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
> Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took
> away
> from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you happen
> to
> answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line. Sorry
> about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this, and
> coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it
> anymore.
> If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
> third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no
> object!!!!!!
> Thank you to everyone willing to help.

"Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
>I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities. However,
> I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check his
> messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
> already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
> (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions was
> to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
> real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.

Why wouldn't it work for "unanticipated emails that he will get"?
You need to filter on the account, rather than on the 'To' or 'From' address
or the subject line.
--
Gary VanderMolen

Gary,
That's such a great point. First off, I'm blonde (sorry to all of the smart
ones). I did what Mac said and added hubby's accout. You are all giving me
amazing advice. I seriously needed it in simple form :-) so thanks for
that!!
I'm off to do these things. I may even need to extend an apology to
Microsoft if it's as easy as this looks!!
Have a wonderful day, and thanks for being so willing to help!
Linda

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> "Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
> >I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities. However,
> > I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check his
> > messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
> > already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
> > (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions was
> > to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
> > real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
>
> Why wouldn't it work for "unanticipated emails that he will get"?
> You need to filter on the account, rather than on the 'To' or 'From' address
> or the subject line.
> --
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
>

Thank you Dave. I'm initially going to do the things Mac and Gary suggested.
This is my backup plan. Where there's a will there's a way right? :-)
Thanks again!!
Linda

"Dave" wrote:

> Steve Cochran, who posts here, has a program to add the Identities feature
> to Windows Mail.
> http://www.oehelp.com/WMIDs/Default.aspx
>
>
>
>
> "Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
> email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
> >I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
> >However,
> > I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check
> > his
> > messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
> > already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
> > (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions
> > was
> > to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
> > real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
> > Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took
> > away
> > from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you happen
> > to
> > answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line. Sorry
> > about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this, and
> > coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it
> > anymore.
> > If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
> > third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no
> > object!!!!!!
> > Thank you to everyone willing to help.
>
>

Mac, goodness it sounds so easy. My fingers are crossed that your brilliant
suggestion will solve my frustration :-)
Thank you so very much! Off to try it!
Linda

"Mac" wrote:

> Why not just go to Tools/Accounts and add your hubbies account(s)?
>
> "Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
> email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
> >I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
> >However,
> > I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check
> > his
> > messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss you
> > already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with mine
> > (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions
> > was
> > to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in the
> > real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
> > Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took
> > away
> > from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you happen
> > to
> > answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line. Sorry
> > about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this, and
> > coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it
> > anymore.
> > If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
> > third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no
> > object!!!!!!
> > Thank you to everyone willing to help.
>
>

The quantity of accounts does not dedicate additional inboxes for each account. If it was possible one could add Avogadro's number of accounts yet only one inbox would be present for receiving all of Avogadro's mail.
...winston

"Mac" <mac@nospam.com> wrote in message news:36B94AFA-D104-40EB-A153-B00E9215C289@microsoft.com...
: Why not just go to Tools/Accounts and add your hubbies account(s)?
:
: "Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
: email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
: news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
: >I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
: >However,
: > I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband check
: > his
: > messages. This cannot possibly be the only way...

Unless your hubby has stuff he don't want you seeing ;-)

"Switching Identities in email"
<SwitchingIdentitiesinemail@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9BC31771-34F8-47EC-AC92-9B7A0DAEA356@microsoft.com...
> Mac, goodness it sounds so easy. My fingers are crossed that your
> brilliant
> suggestion will solve my frustration :-)
> Thank you so very much! Off to try it!
> Linda
>
> "Mac" wrote:
>
>> Why not just go to Tools/Accounts and add your hubbies account(s)?
>>
>> "Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
>> email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
>> >I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
>> >However,
>> > I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband
>> > check
>> > his
>> > messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss
>> > you
>> > already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with
>> > mine
>> > (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions
>> > was
>> > to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in
>> > the
>> > real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
>> > Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took
>> > away
>> > from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you
>> > happen
>> > to
>> > answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line.
>> > Sorry
>> > about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this,
>> > and
>> > coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it
>> > anymore.
>> > If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
>> > third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no
>> > object!!!!!!
>> > Thank you to everyone willing to help.
>>
>>

LOL never thought of that!! Very funny!!

"Mac" wrote:

> Unless your hubby has stuff he don't want you seeing ;-)
>
> "Switching Identities in email"
> <SwitchingIdentitiesinemail@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9BC31771-34F8-47EC-AC92-9B7A0DAEA356@microsoft.com...
> > Mac, goodness it sounds so easy. My fingers are crossed that your
> > brilliant
> > suggestion will solve my frustration :-)
> > Thank you so very much! Off to try it!
> > Linda
> >
> > "Mac" wrote:
> >
> >> Why not just go to Tools/Accounts and add your hubbies account(s)?
> >>
> >> "Switching Identities in email" <Switching Identities in
> >> email@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1C3E94D4-81B4-4E44-8248-D452B1B9F9C6@microsoft.com...
> >> >I understand that with Windows Mail, you cannot switch identities.
> >> >However,
> >> > I hate having to log out and switch users to simply have my husband
> >> > check
> >> > his
> >> > messages. This cannot possibly be the only way... oh Outlook I miss
> >> > you
> >> > already. I also hate (even more) having to have his messages in with
> >> > mine
> >> > (we're separate political parties for a start). One of the suggestions
> >> > was
> >> > to create a filter and put his into a folder, but that doesn't work in
> >> > the
> >> > real world for unanticipated emails that he will get.
> >> > Please tell me there is a nice option like the one that Microsoft took
> >> > away
> >> > from us in Outlook (switching identities). Also, Microsoft if you
> >> > happen
> >> > to
> >> > answer this, please spare me the "it was for our protection" line.
> >> > Sorry
> >> > about the attitude, but I've been investing a lot of time into this,
> >> > and
> >> > coming up short. The prior way worked, and it's sad I can't have it
> >> > anymore.
> >> > If their annoying new email version can't solve this, can you suggest a
> >> > third party that Microsoft hasn't already bought. Money is no
> >> > object!!!!!!
> >> > Thank you to everyone willing to help.
> >>
> >>