This should be easy but I have been unable to find the answer here or
through Google.
I know I can have Outlook on two PCs but am uncertain about the
'stand-alone' option or 'multi-user. I have 2 PCs in my home and want
Outlook on both. It appears I can buy an additional Outlook program and
install it on my 2nd PC cheaper than buying a multi-user license. Is
this accurate?
Is there an easy way to sync the data between the two PCs over my
network? I can find a number of apps/add-ons that claim the ability to
do this but I am unable to find any unbiased comparisons.

A retail license of Outlook allows you to install it on 1 PC and on 1 mobile
device (read: laptop/netbook/tablet) of the main user of that PC. For 2 PCs
you'll need 2 licenses.

It depends on what you want to sync, how you want to sync and which mail
account type you are using. If your Gmail account is an indication, then you
can use an IMAP account type which already syncs. For the settings see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/accountsettings.htm

If POP3, then you can configure your account to leave a copy on the server.
It wouldn't be an actual sync but both machines would be able to receive the
same messages then. Another option is to sync your POP3 account via a Live
Hotmail account;
http://www.msoutlook.info/question/410

Syncing via a thumb drive is also an option;
http://www.msoutlook.info/question/241

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Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
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"J Lunis" wrote in message
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This should be easy but I have been unable to find the answer here or
through Google.
I know I can have Outlook on two PCs but am uncertain about the
'stand-alone' option or 'multi-user. I have 2 PCs in my home and want
Outlook on both. It appears I can buy an additional Outlook program and
install it on my 2nd PC cheaper than buying a multi-user license. Is this
accurate?
Is there an easy way to sync the data between the two PCs over my network?
I can find a number of apps/add-ons that claim the ability to do this but
I am unable to find any unbiased comparisons.

"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
A retail license of Outlook allows you to install it on 1 PC and on 1
mobile device (read: laptop/netbook/tablet) of the main user of that PC.
For 2 PCs you'll need 2 licenses.


But in interestingly enough you can install on two LAPTOPS with just the one
retail licence as it says "One primary device and one portable" - hence I
have the same copy installed on my Primary device (laptop) and my portable
(netbook)... :-)