Set a default Outlook profile and avoid the login screen (2003/2007)

Yes, you can avoid having to select a profile each time you start Outlook by enabling a single setting. We’ll show you how to set your default Outlook profile — whether you use Exchange Server or not.

To set the default Outlook profile on Exchange Server:

1. Launch the Windows Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Mail icon in Classic view or click on User Accounts and the Mail in Category view.
3. In the Mail Setup dialog box, click the Show Profiles button.
4. Enable the Always Use This Profile option and select your desired account from the dropdown list that appears.
5. Click OK and close all open windows.

To set the default Outlook profile without Exchange Server:

1. In Outlook, choose Tools | Options.
2. Select the Mail Services tab.
3. Select Always Use This Profile and select your desired profile in the dropdown list.
4. Click OK and close all open windows.

This setting takes effect the next time you start Outlook. To enable the login box again, simply reverse the process.