Auto Configure Outlook (PRF)

[slimmswitch]

Hello,

I was trying to follow instructions on how to auto-configure Outlook2003.
What i would like to do is if a computer needs to moves desks, have there
email automatically get setup.

I've created a PRF with CIW, If i log onto a fresh comp , and go to command
prompt and cd all the way to C:\program files\microsoft office\office11 and
then type outlook.exe /importprf
"\\MYServer\OUTLOOKProfileAutoSetup\CRTOutLook.PRF outllook sets it self up
fine.

Now what i then tried was using CIW to remove the following reg entries
Delete the following registry key values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Setup\First-Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Setup\FirstRun
And Adding
In the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Setup
subkey, set the value of ImportPRF to a string value that specifies the name
and path of the PRF file. For example, set ImportPRF to
\\MYServer\OUTLOOKProfileAutoSetup\CRTOutLook.PRF

But when i log in and double click outllook it does not config it.


Hope this makes sense ...any ideas

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

I don't understand why (or how) you're using CIW to remove those keys if Outlook is already installed on the local machine. CIW is relevant only if you're deploying Outlook or just want to export a PRF file.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[slimmswitch]

okay did not know that...

Is there a way to put outlook.exe /importprf
"\\MYServer\OUTLOOKProfileAutoSetup\CRTOutLook.PRF

Into a log script so when a new user logs into the computer it will setup
the email automatically? thanks

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Yes, you could do that, but it would mean Outlook would launch on startup, which may not be what you want.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[slimmswitch]

Okay i was looking through my registry and i dont see ImportPRF,
Do i create a new key, string value etc... I think once i get this made i
should know what to do . Fingers crossed.


From white paper

In the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Setup
subkey, set the value of ImportPRF to a string value that specifies the name
and path of the PRF file. For example, set ImportPRF to
\\server1\share\outlook.prf.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

I'd give it a try, creating whatever keys and values are needed. I wonder why CIW/CMW didn't do it for you.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers