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outlook: keep contacts local/private
Dear experts -
I'm on MS Outlook, which syncs with our company server.
Is there some way I can keep my contacts private?
Or keep a separate, local contacts file that I can view while in Outlook and NOT have this sync with the server?
I'm trying to see if there's a simple way to do this without going through the corporate bureaucracy, since I don't want to make my private information accessible.
Thanks -
I'm on MS Outlook, which syncs with our company server.
Is there some way I can keep my contacts private?
Or keep a separate, local contacts file that I can view while in Outlook and NOT have this sync with the server?
I'm trying to see if there's a simple way to do this without going through the corporate bureaucracy, since I don't want to make my private information accessible.
Thanks -
ASKER
but isn't there some way to create only a local contact PSD file and have it open at the same time as the main (synchronized) profile?
There are several ways to accomplish that.
But the easy one is edit you contact and in the top tool bar is a lock that turns the contact private.
You don't mention what is the version of Outlook you are using, but the option I mention is available for 2007 and latest ones.
Hope this could help you.
Regards
But the easy one is edit you contact and in the top tool bar is a lock that turns the contact private.
You don't mention what is the version of Outlook you are using, but the option I mention is available for 2007 and latest ones.
Hope this could help you.
Regards
Hi,
Yes you can create a local PST file but if you do it under the exchange account i am not sure Outlook wont update with exchange...
@granwizard, isnt this option ment for (not) sharing some contacts with other people who have permissions to your adressbook and still syncs with exchange?
Yes you can create a local PST file but if you do it under the exchange account i am not sure Outlook wont update with exchange...
@granwizard, isnt this option ment for (not) sharing some contacts with other people who have permissions to your adressbook and still syncs with exchange?
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PST file is the only option. Create a PST file, create a folder to contain contacts (call it private or personal), right click on it and select options to show contacts and this way when you select to compose email, click on To, and in the drop-down box select contacts from your private/personal contacts list.
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great exchange of ideas. thanks.
Easiest way is to me sounds like adding a normal pop3 account to outlook and keep your private contacts under that account, it wont communicate with Exchange.