Outlook Express Password

[Groober]

This issue only just started to occur, suggesting some Microsoft update may be the cause.

I used to have Outlook Express password protected so that; If I closed Outlook Express and or, shut down the PC you would need to enter a password to access e-mail.

The problem is, even if I go through the steps again to set up a password, it doesn't take effect. Each time I start windows and go to Outlook Express it opens without a password.

Anyone have a suggestion?

[LooseChippings]

Is your Win XP password protected?

[Groober]

It is as it has been. Outlook Express had always been protected as well. But it only required a password if you re-started windows (as opposed to every time the mail client checked for mail).

[LooseChippings]

It is as it has been.

Don't understand ...

Is your Win XP password protected?

[Groober]

Yes. WindowsXP is password protected. That feature continues to work. When I boot up, I am still prompted to enter a password. Once the password is entered, the boot up process continues. The problem is when I fire up Outlook Express. After a boot, I was always prompted for a password to open Outlook Express. I liked this feature. It provided some security that my mail was protected from someone snooping near my desk.

[LooseChippings]

Groober

Please explain the steps you are using to Password Protect your OE.

Which version of OE do you use?

[Groober]

OE 6.00.2800.1123

I've tried File - manage identities - require password and;

Accounts - properties - servers - password.

[LooseChippings]

I have tried the same as you on my system using the default user and I added a new user without any problems.

My hunch is the 'User File' is either corrupt or Read Only.

I am trying to find the actual file, please give me a while to investigate.

[Groober]

Thanks LC. I continue to investigate as well. I ran SFC to no avail.