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CodeTwo Outlook Sync

CodeTwo Outlook Sync allows you to sync the information in Outlook on two computers that are on the same local area network.

How to Open Outlook Templates and Files using Toolbar Buttons

How to create a toolbar button in Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 to open templates and files and disable the security warning dialog that displays before the template or files opens.

Messages Aren't Saved in the Sent Items Folder

Many new Outlook 2010 users are not aware of the changes in how POP3 and IMAP sent items are stored. If your sent messages are not being saved in your sent folder, I'll show you where to check your settings and where to look for the sent items.

Comparing Mailbox and PST File Size

Exchange Server mailboxes store email more efficiently than Outlook uses in a *.pst (or *.ost), as a result, when you export a mailbox to a *.pst, you can expect the pst file to be somewhat larger than the mailbox's reported size. This is due to a number of factors, but the bulk of the file  

Fields are Incorrect on the Instant Search More Button

When you use the individual navigation modules in Outlook 2010 and use Instant Search, the More button displays the fields associated with the folder type. For example, if you are in the Contacts module, you'll see contact fields. In the Notes module, you only see notes fields; in Tasks module, you see task fields.

How to Determine if a PST is using ANSI or Unicode Format

Outlook 2003 introduced a new file format which supports larger data file size (default is 20 GB) and unlimited messages per data file. This new format is commonly known as "Unicode". To determine which format your pst file is, you need to look on the data file properties dialog. The pst file needs to be  

How to Create a New Profile

How to create a new profile in Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013 and set it to use an existing pst file.

Change Send and Receive Settings

How to change how often Microsoft Outlook does automatic send and receives, you need to edit the Send and Receive settings.

Configuring More Email Account Settings

How to open the More Settings dialog to configure Outgoing (SMTP) server settings, port numbers, and other settings.

Choose the Folder Outlook Starts Up In

Newer versions of Outlook let you start in any folder in your profile. You can use this method to open Outlook with a non-default folder - this is especially handy if you want to start in a different calendar folder. If your startup folder is a Mail folder and Outlook is opening in the Folder  

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Deleting Auto-Complete Entries No Longer Works

Sync Issues and Errors with Gmail and Yahoo accounts

Error Opening iCloud Appointments in Classic Outlook

Opt out of Microsoft 365 Companion Apps

Mail Templates in Outlook for Windows (and Web)

Urban legend: Microsoft Deletes Old Outlook.com Messages

Buttons in the New Message Notifications

Move Deleted Items to Another Folder Automatically

Open Outlook Templates using PowerShell

Count and List Folders in Classic Outlook

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Open Outlook Templates using PowerShell

Count and List Folders in Classic Outlook

Insert Word Document into Email using VBA

Warn Before Deleting a Contact

Use PowerShell to Delete Attachments

Remove RE:, FWD:, and Other Prefixes from Subject Line

Change the Mailing Address Using PowerShell

Categorize @Mentioned Messages

Send an Email When You Open Outlook

Delete Old Calendar Events using VBA

Repair PST

Convert an OST to PST

Repair damaged PST file

Repair large PST File

Remove password from PST

Merge Two Data Files

Sync & Share Outlook Data

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