OL97: Cannot Replicate the Outlook Bar

 Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
Article ID: Q162026

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

In Outlook 97, you cannot replicate the Outlook Bar from one user's system to another. For example, a network administrator might want to automate the process of setting up a standard Outlook Bar that consists of the Inbox, Contacts, Tasks, and various public folders for all users within the company.

CAUSE

The information in each Outlook Bar is unique to the user's mail configuration. There is no option to replicate the Outlook Bar.

MORE INFORMATION

The Outlook Bar is located in the user's Windows folder in a .FAV file. Each user's .FAV file is unique to that user's mail configuration, so this file will not work if copied from one system to another. The Outlook Bar shortcuts look for a specific signature when attempting to connect to "Inbox" or "Sent Items." Because each Personal folder file (PST), Microsoft server Mailbox, or other item folder has a unique signature, using the same Outlook Bar shortcut file will not work on a second user's computer. This feature allows Outlook to maintain the integrity of the shortcut destinations.

Additional query words: duplicate copy
Keywords : GnlUif
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
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