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I have already shown a tool here that can be used to change the server name in the Outlook profile. For example, from a single server to a CAS array. The tool can be easily executed via a login script, for example. However, the question then arises as to whether all clients have been "caught" and whether the server name has been changed correctly ... Read more
In Outlook 2013, the default reminder time for all-day appointments is 0.5 days, in Outlook 2010 even 16 hours. This is sometimes "somewhat" unfavorable for appointments on Monday. Unfortunately, there is no direct setting option to adjust the default setting, but it also works quite well with a small macro: Public WithEvents olAppointmentItems As Outlook.Items Private Sub ... Read more
Outlook profiles can be created and distributed via OCAT and PRF files, which also works quite well, but sometimes it is a bit of a crap shoot. If you "just want to swap" the Exchange server name, you should take a look at RichProfile. The tool is free and makes swapping the server name very easy (also via the command line in ... Read more
If Outlook 2010 displays this error message, this is usually due to a program blocking the MAPI interface The login was canceled because system resources were not available in time. Please try again. MAPI 1.0 [000004C2] In this case, add-ons such as CTI applications often block the interface. XPhone or Blackberry are popular candidates for this. Manual termination or reinstallation ... Read more
In Outlook 2010, some files / attachments (for example *.MSG) are opened read-only and therefore cannot be edited directly. The reason for this is the attachment preview feature, which opens the attachment in the background in order to display it directly in the Outlook message window if possible. The attachment preview opens these files in the background: If the attachment is now opened by double-clicking ... Read more
If Outlook 2010 constantly asks for logon information in an Exchange 2010 environment, the following procedure can help. If you have not already done so, you should first install the latest service pack and update rollup for Exchange 2007. Which rollup is current can be found here. If Outlook still asks for logon information after installing the updates for Exchange 2007, ... Read more
Users of Outlook or OWA are able to create rules for their mailboxes, for example if they want to forward mails to another person when they are on vacation. However, it sometimes happens that users forget that they have activated rules. There is, however, the option to view the rules that a user ... Read more
Some users receive this error message when sending emails via Outlook 2010: Your message has not reached some or all recipients. Subject: TEST Sent on: 12.01.2012 19:17 The following recipient(s) cannot be reached: 'frank@frankysweb.de' on 12.01.2012 19:17 None of your email accounts can send messages to this recipient. The problem occurs when users access a mailto: ... Read more
Heute ist das Service Pack 1 für Office 2010 erschienen. Es steht auf der Microsoft Seite zum Download bereit. Das Service Pack 1 behebt auch einige Fehler in Outlook 2010. Welche dass genau sind, kann dieser Excel Tabelle entnommen werden: http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/1/2/512CC712-4070-4CFF-BC4A-B3AFF0E21A1E/Microsoft%20Office%202010%20Service%20Pack%201%20Changes.xlsx Das Service Pack 1 kann hier heruntergeladen werden: Office 2010 X64: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/de-de/details.aspx?familyid=e9f3c2d0-c321-4910-a4ce-b2f294b42d65&displaylang=de Office 2010 … Read more
In some cases, Exchange is not to blame if something does not work. Problems also occur on the client. Finding these is not always easy, as there are often many different programs installed on the client. Plug-ins or other software can affect communication with Exchange, but often there is nothing to be found in the event logs. ... Read more
