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Configuration and Maintenance Issues

 The articles in this section cover the configuration and maintenance of Outlook. This includes what files Outlook uses and where they are stored, in Outlook 2007 File Locations and Backup and Dual-Boot (Outlook 2003 and older).

Converting Addresses and Converting Messages and Calendars explain how to convert to and from other mail, calendar, and address books and include lists of programs that will make the conversions go smoothly. 
 

Setup | Import/Export | Housekeeping | Moving to a New Computer | Offline Folders | Operating System Issues | More Information

Configuration Index

The following is a list of all files in the Configuration section of slipstick.com. The newest pages are at the top of the list.

  • Outlook 2007 File Locations
  • Changing Outlook's Default Data File
  • Change the default folder Microsoft Outlook uses for attachments
  • Outlook and Exchange/Windows Messaging Backup and Dual-Boot
  • Call Discrimination
  • Converting Addresses
  • Converting Addresses and Messages
  • Converting from a MAPI address book to PAB or Contacts
  • Converting Messages and Calendars
  • Change the default e-mail program
  • Control the order of address books in the Show Names From list
  • Minimize the size of the address bar in Outlook 2002
  • Move a Personal Folders .pst file to a new location
  • Prevent Outlook, Exchange or Windows Messaging from dialing whenever it starts
  • Microsoft Outlook Phone Numbers
  • Secure your Personal Folders file
  • Show the name of the current Microsoft Outlook profile
  • Can I use both Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Running Microsoft Outlook on Windows Terminal Server
  • TIP: Using WinFax PRO to make Exchange and POP accounts coexist
  • 10-digit Dialing in Windows
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    Setup
  • Configuring Hotmail Support in Microsoft Outlook 2000 (IMO)

  • To change the default folder Microsoft Outlook uses for attachments

  • Can I remove Microsoft Exchange now that I'm using Microsoft Outlook?
  • Can I use both Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook?
  • To control the order of address books in the Show Names From list
  • To prevent Microsoft Outlook from dialing whenever it starts
  • Running Microsoft Outlook on Windows Terminal Server
  • To minimize the size of the address bar in Outlook 2002
  • Outlook 2000- How to Configure as Internet Mail Only (Support WebCast)
  • Setting up multiple user profiles in Outlook 98-2000 (TechRepublic)
  • Troubleshooting Client Problems -- for Exchange Server
  • To show the name of the current Microsoft Outlook profile
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    MSKB articles: 

  • XCLN: Unable to Open Your Default E-Mail Folders  
  • XCLN How to Rename the Mailbox That Is Displayed in Outlook
  • OL2000 Startup Error Indicates Problem with Recently Installed Program (Mapi32.dll problems and the Fixmapi.exe utility)
  • OL2002 Additional Command-Line Switches
  • OL2002- How to Restore the Outlook Icon to Your Desktop
  • OL2002 How to Specify the Closest or Specific GC Server
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    Import/Export
  • Converting Addresses
  • Converting Messages
  • Importing to Microsoft Outlook
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    MSKB articles:

  • XCLN Unable to Import .pst File into Outlook Profile with Error Message File Access Is Denied
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    Housekeeping
  • Backup and Dual-Boot
  • To move a Personal Folders .pst file to a new location
  • To secure your Personal Folders file
  • To read items archived using AutoArchive
  • To repair a damaged Personal Folders PST file
  • To repair a 2gb Personal Folders file or Offline Folders
  • Housekeeping and Message Management Tools
  • Archiving keeps it neat (TechRepublic)
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    MSKB articles: 

  • OL2000: An Overview of Archive and AutoArchive
  • XADM Understanding Deleted Item Retention and Message Deletion Process
  • OL2000 Outlook Items Are Not Archived As Expected
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    Moving to a New Computer
  • Outlook & Exchange/Windows Messaging Backup and Dual-Boot
  • Moving Outlook .pst files to a new Outlook 2002 machine
  • Move Outlook 2000 Internet Mail Only Configuration Customizations
  • Move Outlook 2000 Corporate or Workgroup Configuration Customizations
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    Offline Folders

  • To repair a 2gb Personal Folders file or Offline Folders

  • Recovering data from offline folders

  • Best Practices When Setting Up and Using Offline Folders (Office Update)

  • Windows 2000 Terminal Services Does Not Support Outlook Offline Storage (MSKB)

  • Set up a remote computer to work offline (TechRepublic)

  • OL2002 POP3 Headers Are Duplicated -- when you're also working with Exchange Server offline

  • OL2002 Startup Synchronization Does Not Occur -- Instead, you should set Outlook to synchronize on exit.

  • OL2002 OAB Settings Not Retained With Upgrade from Outlook 2000

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    Operating System Issues
  • What you need to know about Windows 98
  • 10-digit Dialing in Windows
  • Call Discrimination
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    More Information
  • What is your Setting Up Outlook 2000 issue?
  • OL2002 Outlook Does Not Dial Second Account and Error Message ReportsPort Is Already in Use
  • Configmail - Tout pour configurer Outlook et Outlook Express -- Outlook configuration basics, in French, with lots of screen shots
  • Customize the Way Outlook Starts By Using Command-Line Switches
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    Updated Dec 14 2009
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