BUG: You are prompted for your password when you work offline in Outlook 2002 (281064)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
This article was previously published under Q281064

SYMPTOMS

When you are not connected to the network and you press ESC to skip the Windows logon, Outlook asks for a password even though it is configured to automatically detect the connection state at startup. When you enter the correct password, a message states that your authentication is invalid, and you cannot work offline.

WORKAROUND

As a workaround, do not press ESC to skip the Windows logon.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/13/2004
Keywords:kbnetwork kbbug kbnofix kbui KB281064
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