Automatically setup Outlook 2003 when user logs in

[Rudy Hentzen]

Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to set up outlook 2003 via a script
or something when the user logs in. The problem is if a user moves computer
i have to set them up so that they can download their emails from their
exchange mailbox. I believe that it should be possible as the server name
and the username can be retrieved from the windows xp logon screen.

I have looked on the web, but did not managed to find anything. So if
anyone has any ideas it would be grateful.

Many thanks,
Rudy

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Microsoft uses text files with a .prf extension and a highly structured format to provide information to OUtlook that enables Outlook to create or modify a mail profile. You can create such .prf files with the Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools in the Office Resource Kit. For more details, including a variety of .prf deployment methods, read the excellent white paper "Configuring Outlook Profiles by Using a PRF File" at http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?assetid=HA011403051033&QueryID=pHm7c_60I&respos=3

The page at http://www.slipstick.com/exs/olroam.htm includes information on other profile tools and resources.

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

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

 

[Rudy Hentzen]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, but i really did not understand how to create the .prf
files. I went to the site and downloaded the white paper, but did not see
the 'Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools'.

Any help will be appreciated.

Many thanks
Rudy

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The CIW and CMW tools are part of the Office Resource Kit download. http://www.microsoft.com/office/orkarchive/2003ddl.htm

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

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