Outlook – How To
How to rename Outlook Navigation Pane data file entries using MFCMapi
In the current versions of Outlook, the name of the data store shown in the Outlook Navigation Pane is typically the email address associated with the email account. If a data store already exists when configuring the email account a second (or third….) time, Outlook adds a number i.e. yourname@outlook.com would appear as yourname@outlook.com(1) as […]
How to change email account type
A question frequently asked is “How to change the email account type once configured?” or “How do I convert my POP account to an IMAP account?” or “How do I change my Outlook.com EAS account to an IMAP account” or any variation in between. Short answer: You don’t. Once an email account is configured, you […]
How to import/Export vcf files in Outlook
Outlook (any version) does not really have an import/export function for .vcf files. While there is an option to “import” a .vcf file via the Outlook import process, it is effectively the same thing as clicking on the .vcf file which will open the Outlook detail contact screen which then needs to be “saved”. Both […]
How to backup/recover Outlook ost data files
With the introduction of OL’2013 and the use of an OST file for IMAP accounts, many people are getting caught off-guard in the unexpected loss of contact/calendar information when the IMAP account gets deleted from the Outlook profile or not realizing that any OST file can only be opened by the Outlook profile/email account that […]
Creating an Outlook backup strategy
There are many components that go into having a comprehensive backup strategy and unfortunately, many people focus on Outlook to the exclusion of all else. Various approaches are going to be reviewed from the most simplistic to a comprehensive system level approach. Starting with the basic mistakes The biggest mistake people make is that they […]
