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Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by demon, 2008/03/19.

  1. 2008/03/19
    demon

    demon Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi, can someone tell me how to activate the auto fill in of addresses etc , ie: when you start to type a name a list pops up with used choices, my wifes PC does this but mine does not ask me if you want it to remember things, it has never done it , I think it may have been shut off a long time ago.
    I am guessing that I can turn it on , if I could find it??
    Thanks Des.:confused:
     
  2. 2008/03/19
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Which Email Application are you using? OutlookExpress..Outlook etc?
     

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  4. 2008/03/20
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Taking a SWAG here that you are using OE.
    Tools/Options/Send and put a check in the box that says:
    Automatically complete e-mail addresses when composing.
     
  5. 2008/03/20
    demon

    demon Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks 4 the reply's, yes I am using O/E, and that box is already ticked.
    It is also in Internet Explorer that it does not do it. when you start to write an Email address ( in Google) it does not give a list of used ones to select from,
    I am using XP Pro , O/E 6. and latest I/E.
    Thanks Des.
     
  6. 2008/03/20
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    For Google, it is Autocomplete Forms in IE.
     
  7. 2008/03/21
    demon

    demon Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Mr Bill, thats the one all the rest were checked except " Forms ".:mad:
    Thanks again cheers Des.
     
  8. 2008/03/21
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Glad to help. You are welcome.
     

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