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identities problem
As far as I can tell, Poc, this customised version of OE (and IE) from
ntlworld would appear to be the problem (though with IE6 in WinME, one never knows eg). I'd like to see you (1) backup all your current OE data, (2) uninstall this customised version of IE/OE6, and then (3) do a clean install of IE6-SP1 /and/ updates via Windows Update (requires 2 visits to Windows Update). But WinME is a very peculiar operating system and must be handled with kid gloves so I'm going to cross-post this to WinME General newsgroup to wrangle into this thread my MVP buddy Noel Paton, a real WinME Pro who's dealth with these issue, for some guidance for you. Please continue the cross-posting (OE6 and WinME General) in your replies. If the page address your seeing now doesn't start with http://communities2.microsoft.com/co...es/newsgroups/..., use this link to Communities2 web-interface which enables you to cross-post: http://snipurl.com/6jhf In the Reply window, click on Advanced Options and cross-post to microsoft.public.windowsme.general -- ~PA Bear CC: Noel poc's previous posts (can't create a second identity): http://snipurl.com/6jhg poc wrote: it was installed early 2001, i believe via ntlworld (which is the ISP I currently use) -----Original Message----- cannot access the command EXIT AND LOG-OFF ID Very likely if the new identity hasn't been created. "IE version 6.0.2600.0000IC" indicates you got a customized version of IE6 (or an earlier IE version) from your ISP (IC = Internet Content Provider), possibly from a CD. Is this correct? Which ISP? -- ~PA Bear poc wrote: have installed all the critical updates, versions now running: OE6 6.0.2800.1123 IE 6.0.2800.1106IC Update versions SP1 Q837009 Q832894 Q831167 javascript:navigator.appMinorVersion ;SP1;Q837009;Q832894; Q831167; Downloaded the script file on http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/tips/forceid.htm to force an ID log-on request in OE Main Identity am still unable to add a new identity (New ID with a new GUID is saved in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities when i "add new identity", dialog box "do you wish to switch to NEW ID now?" Answered YES, this has the effect of EXITING out of OE when script file/new OE logon icon is selected, OE is automatically opened, FORCE ID doesn't work, select switch ID and still only one ID is visible cannot access the command EXIT AND LOG-OFF ID -----Original Message----- At this point, disregard my previous post about Q330994/Q837009, as you don't have these updates (or any others, for that matter) installed. To correct the situation, you need to go to Windows Update (WinUp): 1. Close all running programs (e.g., Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, /and/ your anti-virus application) and leave them closed. 2. Open one (1) IE window and use it to go to WinUp (IE ToolsWindows Update). 3. Follow all prompts, especially if you're told you need to install WinUp-related software, and allow WinUp to scan your system for updates it needs. 4. Download and install all "critical updates": a. You'll first install IE6-SP1 and reboot b. Still in the environment described in #1 above, return to WinUp to download/install the rest of the updates. Reboot if and when directed to do so. c. Updates other than 'critical' ones are optional: Only install these other updates if you use the application the update addresses. c. Do /not/ install any 'driver' updates! (These have never been reliable.) 5. If the problem (when switching identities) persists, only leave an identity in this manner: FileExit and logoff identity You might want to use the script on this page which will force OE to request an identity logon each time you open OE: http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/tips/forceid.htm You only need one (1) script, not one for each identity. -- HTH - Please Reply to _This_ Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org What You Should Know About Spyware http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/...y/spyware.mspx poc wrote: Subject: identities From: "poc" Sent: 5/16/2004 5:57:45 AM no, have never reinstalled WinME, OE6 version 6.0.2600.0000 IE version 6.0.2600.0000IC IE helpaboutupdate versions - don't have an option to select "update versions" -----Original Message----- Hm, not a good sign. Square One: Did you ever reinstall WinME after upgrading to IE/OE6? OE HelpAbout What version (e.g., 6.00.2800.1106)? IE HelpAbout What version? IE HelpAboutUpdate Versions What's listed here (e.g., SP1; Q123456? -- ~PA Bear poc wrote: no browser problems results of copy/paste: 0 Windows version ME -----Original Message----- Sorry I missed your reply of the 10th (http://snipurl.com/6c94). Are you having any browser (IE) problems (e.g., homepage or search hijacked)? Copy/paste the following line into an IE Addressbar, click on GO, then copy/paste the results into your reply: javascript:navigator.appMinorVersion **Also state your Windows version.** -- ~PA Bear poc wrote: PA Bear - not sure how far back you go to pick up thread, can you have a look at reply of May 10 (below)and advise if any further thoughts thanks "poc" Sent: 5/10/2004 3:53:13 PM I followed the instructions re using script files on insideoe.tomsterdam. As the two GUIDs were already established in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities I created 2 script files, 1 for each GUID and saved each as a .vbs file This has not fixed the problem; regardless of which .vbs shortcut I use to enter OE6, I am only seeing the emails/inbox configurations etc for the main user I have tried replacing the "main identity" which might be prone to such problems, however, when I "add new identity", although a new GUID is saved into C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities, it appears that OE6 doesn't recognise it. (so i don't want to follow the instructions right through to the end, importing from old identity and then deleting it - I might be left with no identities at all)When I try "Swith Identities" in OE6, there is only one identity shown: Main Identity. Nor can I use the command "Exit and log off identity" as it is not available -----Original Message----- Q330994/April-03 and Q837009/April-04 Cumulative Patches for Outlook Express (which you you prolly have installed) both contain a bug causing the problem you and many others are having. Until this bug is addressed by the OE Team, we're advised to always leave an Identity via FileExit and Logoff Identity and not use FileSwitch Identities. Others have found the Force Identity Logon, which essentially does the same thing, works for them: http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/tips/forceid.htm. If one of your Identities is the default 'Main Identity', which is much more prone to such problems, you could try replacing it with a new Named Identity (FileIdentitiesAdd new identity) in hopes of finding more reliability. Import messages from the old Identity before deleting it (FileIdentitiesManage Identities). -- poc wrote: 2nd identity has disappeared, although the .dbx files (presumably the content of the 2nd identity) remain in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities\{948...etc\... i've tried to create a new identity in OE6,to re- establish the 2nd email account get msg "do u wish to switch to id2 now? click YES get msg "ur currently connected to the internet. do u want to keep current connection for next id? click YES OE6 shuts down when re-entering,only main id is present (although a new id has been created in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities) any suggestions pls pls pls???????? . . |
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this may be two silly questions ... but, here goes
1. if i uninstall customised IE/OE6 and attempt a clean install of IE6/SP1, how do I access Windows Update site to download the clean version (i.e. if i have uninstalled the IE browser first)?? - how do i get to site without a browser? 2. if i copy all the files in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities say to a flash drive, i take it that i can then restore the files back to the C drive after installing the clean version and import the saved data (dbx files) back into clean OE via File - Import - messages??? thanks for your continued assistance and patience |
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poc wrote:
this may be two silly questions ... but, here goes 1. if i uninstall customised IE/OE6 and attempt a clean install of IE6/SP1, how do I access Windows Update site to download the clean version (i.e. if i have uninstalled the IE browser first)?? - how do i get to site without a browser? Not silly in the least. Installing IE6 didn't remove IE5.x, poc. Upon uninstalling IE6, you'll be returning to your immediately previous IE version (if all goes well). Or you may have to take more drastic measures; we'll see. In any event, you won't be without a browser but for a very few minutes. Speaking of which, there's something you can do to prepa Download a full copy of IE6-SP1 from Windows Update Catalogue to use later on. Downloading Internet Explorer... (for a later, offline install) http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=174680 (see section for IE6) 2. if i copy all the files in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities say to a flash drive, i take it that i can then restore the files back to the C drive after installing the clean version and import the saved data (dbx files) back into clean OE via File - Import - messages??? Yes, you'll be able to backup your OE data (though I'm not sure you can use a flash drive) and will be able to import it into OE once everything's straightened out. thanks for your continued assistance and patience YW, poc. But I thought of something else while typing this reply: Create a new Windows Profile (aka Logon) and see if OE will open successfully to the default Main Identity and if you can add a new Named Identity within that Windows Profile. (Cross your fingers, figuratively, at least.) -- HTH - Please Reply to This Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org What You Should Know About Spyware http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/...y/spyware.mspx |
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kudos to you PA Bear, created the new Windows Profile, this enabled addition of new named identity, and i was able to reconfigure the second identity with its original email address (had a look at logging on in original identity, the problem persists i.e. can't access 2nd identity etc - BUT WHO CARES, can use 2nd log-on!!!!!)
so after 2 and a half weeks of torture ................. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR |
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YW. What ever floats yer boat, poc.
-- HTH - Please Reply to This Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org What You Should Know About Spyware http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/...y/spyware.mspx poc wrote: kudos to you PA Bear, created the new Windows Profile, this enabled addition of new named identity, and i was able to reconfigure the second identity with its original email address (had a look at logging on in original identity, the problem persists i.e. can't access 2nd identity etc - BUT WHO CARES, can use 2nd log-on!!!!!) so after 2 and a half weeks of torture ................. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR |
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(didn't need me after all, huh?g)
Nice one, Bear! -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "PA Bear" wrote in message ... YW. What ever floats yer boat, poc. -- HTH - Please Reply to This Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org What You Should Know About Spyware http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/...y/spyware.mspx poc wrote: kudos to you PA Bear, created the new Windows Profile, this enabled addition of new named identity, and i was able to reconfigure the second identity with its original email address (had a look at logging on in original identity, the problem persists i.e. can't access 2nd identity etc - BUT WHO CARES, can use 2nd log-on!!!!!) so after 2 and a half weeks of torture ................. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR |
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He'll be back, you /know/ that! eg
Noel Paton wrote: (didn't need me after all, huh?g) Nice one, Bear! "PA Bear" wrote in message ... YW. What ever floats yer boat, poc. -- poc wrote: kudos to you PA Bear, created the new Windows Profile, this enabled addition of new named identity, and i was able to reconfigure the second identity with its original email address (had a look at logging on in original identity, the problem persists i.e. can't access 2nd identity etc - BUT WHO CARES, can use 2nd log-on!!!!!) so after 2 and a half weeks of torture ................. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR |
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