sharing email across network - how?

Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up one
common email account that can be used from either computer.

I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location (via
the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
selected.

The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view and
access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS Host
providing the Dialup Internet share.

OE cannot be set up to use shared fodders.

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"Ogg" <sorry-nopam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
> computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up one
> common email account that can be used from either computer.
>
> I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
> And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location (via
> the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
> selected.
>
> The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view
> and
> access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS Host
> providing the Dialup Internet share.
>
>
>

Nor can it use shared folders, Noel.

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"Noel Paton" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> OE cannot be set up to use shared fodders.
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> "Ogg" <sorry-nopam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
>> computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up
>> one
>> common email account that can be used from either computer.
>>
>> I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
>> And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location
>> (via
>> the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
>> selected.
>>
>> The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view
>> and
>> access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS Host
>> providing the Dialup Internet share.
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Richard G. Harper <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Nor can it use shared folders, Noel.
>
> <VBSEG>

You're wicked. :-)
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OK, OK - I blame the spielchucker!


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"Richard G. Harper" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Nor can it use shared folders, Noel.
>
> <VBSEG>
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (E-Mail Removed)
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> * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
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>
>
> "Noel Paton" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> OE cannot be set up to use shared fodders.
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>> "Ogg" <sorry-nopam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
>>> computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up
>>> one
>>> common email account that can be used from either computer.
>>>
>>> I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
>>> And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location
>>> (via
>>> the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
>>> selected.
>>>
>>> The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view
>>> and
>>> access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS
>>> Host
>>> providing the Dialup Internet share.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

On Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:25:58 -0500, Ogg wrote:

> Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
> computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up one
> common email account that can be used from either computer.
>
> I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
> And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location (via
> the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
> selected.
>
> The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view and
> access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS Host
> providing the Dialup Internet share.

It can't be done natively with MS Outlook Express. It can be done with a
local IMAP server. I use Mercury/32:

http://www.pmail.com/overviews/ovw_mercury.htm

As a minimum, you would set up the "Mercury Distributing POP3 Client", and
the "Mercury IMAP4 Server". Set this up on the computer which will be
always on. Set up an IMAP account in MS Outlook Express on each computer.
Don't execute a POP3 fetch with either installation of MSOE; let Mercury/32
handle the POP3 fetch; it will put the email messages in a central file
location which each MSOE client can then access.

--
Norman
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In article <#(E-Mail Removed)>, "Ogg"
<sorry-nopam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
>computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up one
>common email account that can be used from either computer.
>
>I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
>And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location (via
>the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
>selected.
>
>The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view and
>access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS Host
>providing the Dialup Internet share.
>
>
In article <#(E-Mail Removed)>, "Ogg"
<sorry-nopam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Is there any way to view the Outlook Express e-mail files (*.dbx) on one
>computer from another inbox, outbox, etc.? I basically want to set up one
>common email account that can be used from either computer.
>
>I tried setting Share permission on the folder where the .DBX files are.
>And I tried setting the new Identity, and changing the Store Location (via
>the Maintenance tab), the OK button doesn't light up to allow it to be
>selected.
>
>The "source" .DBX files are on an XP machine using OE6. I want to view and
>access them from my WinME with OE55. The WinME is configured as ICS Host
>providing the Dialup Internet share.

As others have said, there's no way to share Outlook Express storage
between two computers.

To view and store future incoming E-mail messages on both computers:

1. Set up the same E-mail account on each computer.

2. Configure the account to leave a copy of messages on the server.
In Outlook Express, that setting is in the Advanced tab of the
account's properties.

3. Choose one of the "Remove" options to prevent messages from staying
on the server indefinitely.

If you upgraded to OE6 on WinME, you could copy existing OE folders
from one computer to the other and import the messages that the
folders contain. Unfortunately, it's a very complicated process. To
get an idea of what's involved, go to http://www.insideoe.com and
browse through the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

Please reply to this message (in the news group, not by E-mail) and
tell me if you'd like more details. If so, I'll post them in a future
reply.
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great post norman,

i am thinking of implementing this program on my computer because i am networking to computers running windows xp and want to access the same email account information for both. if you can send me a message to help me set up this system or if you can direct me to somewhere where i can find info on how to do this i would appreciate it.

i am adding to this post because i can not find any other way of contacting norman for more info.

thanks in advance,