First, when you say Outlook, do you mean the online outlook.com or the Outlook that's in MS Office? And are you trying to access Outlook in Metro (aka Modern) mode or desktop mode? I have a Windows 8 system that can access both Office Outlook and outlook.com in desktop mode, but I avoid the Metro mode stuff like the plague!
Firstly let me tell you that I am a silver surfer with IT skill around minus 100 on the scale !!!
I have recently purchased an Acer Aspire running Windows 8 and use Outlook as may email facility.
My previous laptop ran on Vista and I was able to see my email folders and work on them offline when no network was available - I could prepare email drafts and save them for sending when connected.
I do not seem to be able to do this now.
My email connection reads "https://dub111.mail.live.com/default.aspx?n=581110067&fid=1"
Is there a kind person out there who can give me a detailed line by line, step by step, action by action guide which would solve my problem ?
I have tried various forums and Windows Help but they do not give me sufficient assistance.
Thanks in anticipation of your helpful replies
MikeS

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