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Q106234: Mail Does Not Remember Password

Article: Q106234
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 25-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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You check the "Remember Password" box in Windows for Workgroups Mail, but you
are still prompted for a password when you start Mail.

CAUSE
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Workgroups Mail uses the <username>.PWL file to cache (remember) the mail
password. If the network was not started, you do not have a network installed,
or there is no <username>.PWL file, the Workgroups Mail password cannot be
cached.


WORKAROUND
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To make sure that the password is remembered regardless of the network state,
add the following entry to your MSMAIL.INI file:

     [Microsoft Mail]
     Password=<password>

This entry forces Workgroups Mail to bypass the normal sign-in. Note, however,
that this entry allows anyone to access your mail file.

Additional query words: 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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