Why Does Outlook automatically log me in without my email address and password?

Anonymous
2013-04-15T12:47:04+00:00

Hi there,

Why does Outlook automatically log me into my Email without me having to type my email address or password?  When I turn my computer on, I go to my Desktop and click on the Outlook icon to open up my email.  It is logging me into that email without me even having to enter my password information, and quite frankly, I find this very unsettling. This means that anyone who uses my computer once it is turned on, can access my email without my permission. How can I correct this so Outlook asks me to enter my email address and password each time I want to log into my email?  Thanks.

Annette Sullivan

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-12-13T22:53:02+00:00

    Is it windows 8?Or outlook,,or internet explorer.Where is the privacy at here anyway?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-12-13T17:51:19+00:00

    Your situation is different.

    You are using Windows 7.

    Are you also using a program to clean your Registry?

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-12-13T16:19:23+00:00

    I am concerned over the same problem, but mine is with Windows 7. Same situation completely. It amazes me Annette that despite your patience and your clear statement of the problem you cannot get a definitive solution. After being force fed Outlook this seems to be a major security flaw.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-20T04:51:13+00:00

    Hi Annette and JohnAlbert33,

    We apologize if we are not able to respond in a timely manner. There is a feature in Windows 8 that saves your credentials so you don’t have to input it. At this point, it would be best if you contact Windows 8 for further assistance. They are in the better position to help you address this issue.

    You can post your question by going to this link.

    If you have other things in mind, feel free to post back.

    Thanks!

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-04-15T23:48:59+00:00

    I have the same problem,whether you click on Hotmail or outlook,it goes to sign-in then you click on that,it takes you right to nyour e-mail without asking for a username and password,windows7 doesn't do that.I bypassed the start screen so it goes straight to my display,microsoft and my computer brand wants to charge me to correct it,do you believe that?No privacy.

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