Re: Multiple problems in OE newsgroups

Kuay Tim wrote:
>
> Hi Fourdogs (Joe),
>
> Not sure what the issue is. Any number of news server accounts can be setup
> in OE. One name for the Microsoft news server is: msnews.microsoft.com. Use
> this server name when setting up an account in OE. No authentication
> required. If OE is the default news app the link below could be used to open
> this newsgroup. (Subscribe to at least one newsgroup after downloading the
> groups list) Check the account settings in OE Tools, Accounts, News tab,
> Server name - Properties.
>
> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress
>
> --
> Tim K.
> aka Kuay Tim
> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
> Lynnwood, WA
> *
> "Fourdogs" <*Wienerdogs*&*JackRussell*@netscape.net> wrote in message
> news:43C05DF7.AA3E4453@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Kuay Tim wrote:
> >
> > Hi Fourdogs (Joe),
> >
> > The Add New Account wizard is used to add a news account.
> >
> > OE Tools, Accounts, Add> News...
> >
> > Here your account configuration settings are configured in the process.
> >
> > User Name
> > Password
> > Authentication
> >
> > Server Name
> > E-mail Address (often not a valid address for a news account)
> > Display Name
> >
> > If Outlook Express is the default news client then a news link could be
> > used
> > to add an account using previous account information. Subscribing to a
> > newsgroup will keep the account active. Configuration settings could then
> > be
> > adjusted in Tools, Accounts, News tab.
> >
> > Discover NNTP for Newsgroups
> > Includes link to a Microsoft KB article on the topic
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~kuaytim/nntp_posting.html
> >
> > --
> > Tim K.
> > aka Kuay Tim
> > MS-MVP - Outlook Express
> > Lynnwood, WA
> > *
> > "Fourdogs" <*Wienerdogs*&*JackRussell*@netscape.net> wrote in message
> > news:43C009E4.7AE092B8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Thank you for your reply. I am reading this group in a *very old* netscape
> > browser. How can I set it up in OE6? Thank you for your time.
> > 4D
> >
> > Thank you for your reply. The problem cleared up last night, so I'm now
> > leaning toward a problem with my ISPs news server, rather than an OE
> > problem. I used netscape for 7-8 years so OE is new to me. I'll get
> > the hang of it. I am reading this group in a *very old* netscape
> > browser. How can I set it up in OE6? Thank you for your time.
> > --
> >
> > My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
> > That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
> >
> > Joe Weinstein
> > 4D
>
> I'm not sure that I explained my question properly. I already have my
> newsgroups set up in OE on news.charter.net. I just want to add the
> microsoft server and the groups that I now use in this old version of
> netscape, under the same identity. In netscape, when I open the message
> center, I am given a choice of two servers that I can click on to expand
> the groups that I read on that server. Isn't it possible to have two
> servers, under one identity, in OE? Sorry for the poor explanation in
> previous question. OE is just a new animal to me. I really *do*
> appreciate your help.
> --
>
> My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
> That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
>
> Joe Weinstein
> 4D

Not really an issue. I just didn't know the steps to get it done. I
think that I can do it with this info. Thank you.
--


My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
That's almost $21.00 in dog money.

Joe Weinstein
4D
.

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