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You cannot install Outlook more than once, but Outlook does have a feature that supports multiple account configurations.
I use Outlook 2002/XP for personal email rather than Outlook Express. I would like to install a separate (additional) copy of Outlook with its own folders & contacts to use for business only. Is this possible?
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Nope.
But don't despair. Outlook has a feature designed to do exactly what you want.
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This is a perfect use of Outlook mail profiles.
Go to Control Panel, Mail, Show Profiles. Each profile can be configured with different email accounts and different storage folders. In addition, you can have Outlook prompt you for which profile to use when it starts up.
I use multiple profiles on my laptop. When I'm at home I use a profile that includes all my email accounts. When I'm on the road I use a different profile that only checks a couple of critical accounts. When I'm traveling with my wife I use yet a third profile that includes my wife's email account as well.
Article C2230 - November 23, 2004
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Hi Leo,
I have a following problem. I'm using two separate e-mail accounts in MS Outlook. Right now when i Send/Receive the messages from both accounts automaticaly land in default folders - Inbox, Sent Itmes etc. Now, is it possible to run two separate windows and folder trees for each account in one instance of MS Outlook, so that the messages don't "merge" in just one inbox/sent items and so as it happens now? Thanks for any advice
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No and yes.
No: There's no way to have Outlook do that automatically for you.
Yes: you can set up a folder tree manually and use "Message Rules" (see the
Rules item in the Tools menu) to automtically move messages to folders you
designate as they arrive.
Leo
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Similar to above, but, I think what is required is two "pst" files, lets call them home and business.
The calendars should be able to be opened side by side, so one can drag personal stuff (birthdays, reminders, etc..) onto the business copy. Also some business stuff would be required on the personal copy.
So, is it possible:
1: TWO copies of "pst"?
2: If yes, how user friendly would they both be?
BEEJAY
23-Sep-2008
My wife and I have two (separate domain) Microsoft Exchange email accounts. I see how to have two profiles but is it possible for those profiles to be two separate Microsoft Exchange accounts? If so should they each be using the same .pst file?
Posted by: James at October 18, 2011 2:24 PMI dont seem to be able to make it happen...
Thanks! You're the best!
Posted by: Lisa at January 17, 2012 7:29 AM