How to Set Reminder Notice to Remain on Top Outlook 2003

[Galen W. Sievert, PCC, MS Ed.]

Hi,
I've read a few posts about this problem: The reminder notification box
pops under or gets covered by other windows, defeating the visual element
and purpose of the reminder (yes, the taskbar button is visible, but could
be difficult to see depending on the number of windows open, amount of
available space on the taskbar, resolution setting, size of screen, and
other desktop settings, etc.). This problem has not been adequately
addressed in these other posts or the KB, IMHO.

Is there a reg hack to set the Reminder Notice to "Remain on Top"?

Is there a "nag" function so that the auditory alarm continues to sound
until the reminder is dismissed? In mobile PC Outlook?

Thank you,

 

[Brian Tillman]

I've read a few posts about this problem: The reminder
notification box pops under or gets covered by other windows,
defeating the visual element and purpose of the reminder

Do you use Plaxo? If so, this can be a side-effect of that program.

Is there a reg hack to set the Reminder Notice to "Remain on Top"?
No.

Is there a "nag" function so that the auditory alarm continues to
sound until the reminder is dismissed? In mobile PC Outlook?

Not that I'm aware.

 

[Vanguard]

"Galen W. Sievert, PCC, MS Ed."

Hi,
I've read a few posts about this problem: The reminder
notification box
pops under or gets covered by other windows, defeating the visual
element
and purpose of the reminder (yes, the taskbar button is visible, but
could
be difficult to see depending on the number of windows open, amount
of
available space on the taskbar, resolution setting, size of screen,
and
other desktop settings, etc.). This problem has not been adequately
addressed in these other posts or the KB, IMHO.

Is there a reg hack to set the Reminder Notice to "Remain on
Top"?

Is there a "nag" function so that the auditory alarm continues to
sound
until the reminder is dismissed? In mobile PC Outlook?

Thank you,

Define a rule to display an alert window when a new message arrives.
Even if it gets covered, it will still be there until you decide to
close it. Then decide if you still want the desktop alert to show up
or not in addition to the alert window.

 

[submitmgr]

Alternatively, you may try Cute Reminder. It will show you unobtrusive
pop-up reminders, which are incredibly easy to set up, delete, and
postpone. You can also post sticky notes on your screen. The Pro
version can run in the system tray.

Nicholas

 

[Galen W. Sievert, PCC, MS Ed.]

Brian,
Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.

Do you use Plaxo? If so, this can be a side-effect of that program.


Not that I'm aware.

 

[Galen W. Sievert, PCC, MS Ed.]

Vanguard,
An interesting approach. I'll give it a try.

 

[Galen W. Sievert, PCC, MS Ed.]

Nicholas,
I paid a brief visit to your site -- Impressive -- and will investigate
it more thoroughly.

 

[submitmgr]

Galen,

You are welcome to download and try the Cute Reminder software for
free. It's quite small (less than 3 MB) and has a built-in Quck start
guide, which will explain you the basic concepts just in 1-2 minutes.

Thank you for your interest.

Nicholas