Outlook locks when using mail recipient

[Dave f.]

Hi
I'm using O'03.

When I right click on a file & use Send To> Mail Recipient it displays
the email window but locks the main Outlook window.
I can't select any of the messages or folders etc. or even move it.

If I close the email it unlocks & everything is fine.

Is there a way to prevent this from happening or even an alternative way
to email a file by right clicking it?

TIA

Dave F.

PS This message has been cross-posted to other relevant NG's to obtain
the most accurate answer.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

No, you can't do anything to change it, other than save and close, then
reopen from the inbox if you need to refer to other items before sending it.

Make a shortcut in the send to folder that uses the following command line:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE10\OUTLOOK.EXE" /c ipm.note

change the folder path to the correct one for your version as needed. place
it in C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\SendTo - right click on a file
and choose Send to... then select your shortcut. It usually doesn't work for
multiple attachments, but should work fine for single attachments.