Registry Hack: Outlook Express Won't Save Password

There is a registry hack for making Outlook Express save e-mail passwords if it is refusing to do so.

  1. Start the Registry Editor.
  2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Protected Storage Default Provider/(your user name)/Master Keys/Windows
  3. Delete the PW Confirmation and Salt keys.
  4. Restart your computer and re-enter your details in Outlook Express.

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