Vista - One email account, two user accounts

permalink · 09-24-2007

New to vista and windows mail.

My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one
user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to
be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of
us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent
and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of
doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user
account.

Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?

Many thanks!
--
Robyn

permalink · 09-24-2007

For each of you to download the same email, you have to change the settings,
to leave the email on the server, at least until both of you get it
downloaded..

Tools - Accounts - youraccount - Properties - Advanced
[x] Leave a copy of messages on server
[x] Remove from server after xx days
ok

"Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx

Quote:

> New to vista and windows mail.
>
> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up
> one
> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears
> to
> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each
> of
> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all
> sent
> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way
> of
> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user
> account.
>
> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?
>
> Many thanks!
> --
> Robyn

**Brink** · 09-24-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by Robyn S

New to vista and windows mail.

My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one
user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to
be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of
us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent
and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of
doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user
account.

Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?

Many thanks!
--
Robyn

Hi Robyn,

Yes, there is a way. In both user accounts and in Windows Mail:
1. Click Tools - Accounts
2. Select the email account and click Properties.
3. Click the Advanced tab
4. Check "Leave a copy of message on server"
5. If you would like to choose a time limit for this, select one of the options under this.
6. Click OK.

Shawn

permalink · 09-24-2007

Other responders have already given you information on
how both of you can see all incoming emails.
However, there is no easy way that both of you can see
each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have
to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email.

Gary VanderMolen

"Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx

Quote:

> New to vista and windows mail.
>
> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one
> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to
> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of
> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent
> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of
> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user
> account.
>
> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?
>
> Many thanks!
> --
> Robyn

**Brink** · 09-24-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by Gary VanderMolen

Other responders have already given you information on
how both of you can see all incoming emails.
However, there is no easy way that both of you can see
each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have
to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email.

Gary VanderMolen

"Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx

In addition to Gary's suggestion on the Sent messages, you can see those by forwarding or sending a Cc: copy to your email address that you two share. This way the sent messages will be sent to the Inbox as well on the next receive of messages.

Shawn

permalink · 09-24-2007

How about: Tools>Options>Send. Check save copy of all sent messages in the
"Sent Items" folder.

--
Cassandra
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments
that take your breath away.

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:#L2Otxt$HHA.5424@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Other responders have already given you information on
> how both of you can see all incoming emails.
> However, there is no easy way that both of you can see
> each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have
> to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
> "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> New to vista and windows mail.
>>
>> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up
>> one
>> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears
>> to
>> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when
>> each of
>> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all
>> sent
>> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way
>> of
>> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one
>> user
>> account.
>>
>> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?
>>
>> Many thanks!
>> --
>> Robyn

>
>

permalink · 09-24-2007

How will that put a copy in the Sent Items folders of *both* users?

Gary VanderMolen

"EliteKat" <elitekat2003@xxxxxx> wrote in message news

5157228-4E28-4611-A5E0-D70CCC770070@xxxxxx

Quote:

> How about: Tools>Options>Send. Check save copy of all sent messages in the "Sent Items" folder.
>
> --
> Cassandra
> Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:#L2Otxt$HHA.5424@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Other responders have already given you information on
>> how both of you can see all incoming emails.
>> However, there is no easy way that both of you can see
>> each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have
>> to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email.
>>
>> Gary VanderMolen
>>
>>
>> "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> New to vista and windows mail.
>>>
>>> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one
>>> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to
>>> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of
>>> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent
>>> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of
>>> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user
>>> account.
>>>
>>> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?
>>>
>>> Many thanks!
>>> --
>>> Robyn

>>
>>

permalink · 09-24-2007

Maybe I missed something but I thought she said there was only one email
account.

--
Cassandra
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments
that take your breath away.

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uE88$fw$HHA.5360@xxxxxx

Quote:

> How will that put a copy in the Sent Items folders of *both* users?
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
> "EliteKat" <elitekat2003@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news

5157228-4E28-4611-A5E0-D70CCC770070@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> How about: Tools>Options>Send. Check save copy of all sent messages in
>> the "Sent Items" folder.
>>
>> --
>> Cassandra
>> Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the
>> moments that take your breath away.
>>
>> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:#L2Otxt$HHA.5424@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> Other responders have already given you information on
>>> how both of you can see all incoming emails.
>>> However, there is no easy way that both of you can see
>>> each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have
>>> to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email.
>>>
>>> Gary VanderMolen
>>>
>>>
>>> "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx
>>>> New to vista and windows mail.
>>>>
>>>> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up
>>>> one
>>>> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what
>>>> appears to
>>>> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when
>>>> each of
>>>> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all
>>>> sent
>>>> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a
>>>> way of
>>>> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one
>>>> user
>>>> account.
>>>>
>>>> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks!
>>>> --
>>>> Robyn
>>>
>>>

>

**Brink** · 09-24-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by EliteKat

Maybe I missed something but I thought she said there was only one email
account.

--
Cassandra
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments
that take your breath away.

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uE88$fw$HHA.5360@xxxxxx

Hi Cassandra,

Possibly,

Quote:
"My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent and received emails no matter who is logged in."

Shawn

permalink · 09-25-2007

Thanks All - I'll give it a go!
--
Robyn

"Dave" wrote:

Quote:

> For each of you to download the same email, you have to change the settings,
> to leave the email on the server, at least until both of you get it
> downloaded..
>
> Tools - Accounts - youraccount - Properties - Advanced
> [x] Leave a copy of messages on server
> [x] Remove from server after xx days
> ok
>
>
>
>
>
> "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > New to vista and windows mail.
> >
> > My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up
> > one
> > user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears
> > to
> > be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each
> > of
> > us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all
> > sent
> > and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way
> > of
> > doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user
> > account.
> >
> > Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is?
> >
> > Many thanks!
> > --
> > Robyn

>
>

09-24-2007	#1 (permalink)
Robyn S n/a posts	One email account, two user accounts New to vista and windows mail. My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user account. Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? Many thanks! -- Robyn
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09-24-2007	#2 (permalink)
Dave n/a posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts For each of you to download the same email, you have to change the settings, to leave the email on the server, at least until both of you get it downloaded.. Tools - Accounts - youraccount - Properties - Advanced [x] Leave a copy of messages on server [x] Remove from server after xx days ok "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx Quote: > New to vista and windows mail. > > My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up > one > user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears > to > be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each > of > us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all > sent > and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way > of > doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user > account. > > Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? > > Many thanks! > -- > Robyn
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#3 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,940 posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts Quote: Originally Posted by Robyn S New to vista and windows mail. My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user account. Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? Many thanks! -- Robyn Hi Robyn, Yes, there is a way. In both user accounts and in Windows Mail: 1. Click Tools - Accounts 2. Select the email account and click Properties. 3. Click the Advanced tab 4. Check "Leave a copy of message on server" 5. If you would like to choose a time limit for this, select one of the options under this. 6. Click OK. Shawn
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#4 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen n/a posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts Other responders have already given you information on how both of you can see all incoming emails. However, there is no easy way that both of you can see each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email. Gary VanderMolen "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx Quote: > New to vista and windows mail. > > My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one > user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to > be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of > us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent > and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of > doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user > account. > > Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? > > Many thanks! > -- > Robyn
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,940 posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts Quote: Originally Posted by Gary VanderMolen Other responders have already given you information on how both of you can see all incoming emails. However, there is no easy way that both of you can see each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email. Gary VanderMolen "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx In addition to Gary's suggestion on the Sent messages, you can see those by forwarding or sending a Cc: copy to your email address that you two share. This way the sent messages will be sent to the Inbox as well on the next receive of messages. Shawn
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#6 (permalink)
EliteKat n/a posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts How about: Tools>Options>Send. Check save copy of all sent messages in the "Sent Items" folder. -- Cassandra Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:#L2Otxt$HHA.5424@xxxxxx Quote: > Other responders have already given you information on > how both of you can see all incoming emails. > However, there is no easy way that both of you can see > each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have > to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email. > > Gary VanderMolen > > > "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx Quote: >> New to vista and windows mail. >> >> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up >> one >> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears >> to >> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when >> each of >> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all >> sent >> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way >> of >> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one >> user >> account. >> >> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? >> >> Many thanks! >> -- >> Robyn > >
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#7 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen n/a posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts How will that put a copy in the Sent Items folders of both users? Gary VanderMolen "EliteKat" <elitekat2003@xxxxxx> wrote in message news5157228-4E28-4611-A5E0-D70CCC770070@xxxxxx Quote: > How about: Tools>Options>Send. Check save copy of all sent messages in the "Sent Items" folder. > > -- > Cassandra > Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. > > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:#L2Otxt$HHA.5424@xxxxxx Quote: >> Other responders have already given you information on >> how both of you can see all incoming emails. >> However, there is no easy way that both of you can see >> each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have >> to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email. >> >> Gary VanderMolen >> >> >> "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx Quote: >>> New to vista and windows mail. >>> >>> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one >>> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to >>> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of >>> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent >>> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way of >>> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user >>> account. >>> >>> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? >>> >>> Many thanks! >>> -- >>> Robyn >> >>
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#8 (permalink)
EliteKat n/a posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts Maybe I missed something but I thought she said there was only one email account. -- Cassandra Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uE88$fw$HHA.5360@xxxxxx Quote: > How will that put a copy in the Sent Items folders of both users? > > Gary VanderMolen > > > "EliteKat" <elitekat2003@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news5157228-4E28-4611-A5E0-D70CCC770070@xxxxxx Quote: >> How about: Tools>Options>Send. Check save copy of all sent messages in >> the "Sent Items" folder. >> >> -- >> Cassandra >> Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the >> moments that take your breath away. >> >> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:#L2Otxt$HHA.5424@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Other responders have already given you information on >>> how both of you can see all incoming emails. >>> However, there is no easy way that both of you can see >>> each other's sent emails. If that is important, you may have >>> to start using a common Windows user login, at least for email. >>> >>> Gary VanderMolen >>> >>> >>> "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx >>>> New to vista and windows mail. >>>> >>>> My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up >>>> one >>>> user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what >>>> appears to >>>> be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when >>>> each of >>>> us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all >>>> sent >>>> and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a >>>> way of >>>> doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one >>>> user >>>> account. >>>> >>>> Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? >>>> >>>> Many thanks! >>>> -- >>>> Robyn >>> >>> >
My System Specs

09-24-2007	#9 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,940 posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts Quote: Originally Posted by EliteKat Maybe I missed something but I thought she said there was only one email account. -- Cassandra Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uE88$fw$HHA.5360@xxxxxx Hi Cassandra, Possibly, Quote: "My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up one user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears to be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each of us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all sent and received emails no matter who is logged in." Shawn
My System Specs

09-25-2007	#10 (permalink)
Robyn S n/a posts	Re: One email account, two user accounts Thanks All - I'll give it a go! -- Robyn "Dave" wrote: Quote: > For each of you to download the same email, you have to change the settings, > to leave the email on the server, at least until both of you get it > downloaded.. > > Tools - Accounts - youraccount - Properties - Advanced > [x] Leave a copy of messages on server > [x] Remove from server after xx days > ok > > > > > > "Robyn S" <RobynS@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:B1CB826A-D309-4F7A-A770-534BC366A258@xxxxxx Quote: > > New to vista and windows mail. > > > > My husband and I have one email address which we share, but have set up > > one > > user account each. We want to be able to see all emails, but what appears > > to > > be happening is that we can only see the emails that we download when each > > of > > us logs in. Does that make sense? What we want to be able to see is all > > sent > > and received emails no matter who is logged in. We can't figure out a way > > of > > doing this unless scrap individual accounts and we both work from one user > > account. > > > > Is there anyone out there who can advise on what our best option is? > > > > Many thanks! > > -- > > Robyn > >
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