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Outlook
Posted: January 7th, 2008, 12:02 pm
by HenryGale
I have Outlook 2003, and was wondering if there was a way to sync the calenders/contacts with my home and work computers? I do not use it for email. Is this possible, and if so, how?
Posted: January 8th, 2008, 12:38 am
by mrmacphisto
I think that would require the ability to connect to your work server from home.
Or you could just use Google for everything.
Posted: January 8th, 2008, 6:03 pm
by PAmedic
yes.
you have to find the file (I think its a .dll file) in the program that contains the info, then save it to a jump drive and shuttle it home, or zip the file and email it to yourself.
then download it into your Outlook at home.
that's how I transf my data from work to home and back (Specifically, contact lists)
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 12:29 am
by JeanW
The file is a .pst file. Search for it using the option to search hidden files. It is often named Outlook.pst
Otherwise the above steps are right - copy it to a jump drive, carry it home and then copy it into the same location on your home computer. The .pst file is probably big enough that you won't want to e-mail it to yourself.
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 1:16 am
by PAmedic
JeanW wrote:The file is a .pst file. Search for it using the option to search hidden files. It is often named Outlook.pst
Otherwise the above steps are right - copy it to a jump drive, carry it home and then copy it into the same location on your home computer. The .pst file is probably big enough that you won't want to e-mail it to yourself.
yikes!
JEAN is right- my IT guy confirms do NOT mess w/ .dll files- you'll screw your whole PC up just like I do on a regular basis.
corrupt .dll = BAAAAADD news
sorry 'bout that and thanks to JEAN for the correction!
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 8:48 am
by HenryGale
Thanks!
I gotta admit....I am quite a bit concerned taking computer advice from Medic
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 10:00 am
by El Scorcho
HenryGale wrote:I gotta admit....I am quite a bit concerned taking computer advice from Medic
There is so much wisdom in this statement. Everyone should make note that it is completely right to be concerned in such a situation.
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 1:00 pm
by PAmedic
count the digits I am holding up
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 1:42 pm
by El Scorcho
PAmedic wrote:count the digits I am holding up
1! Because I'll always be your #1 computer guy in that teeny tiny little heart of yours.
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 1:57 pm
by HenryGale
PAmedic wrote:count the digits I am holding up
Maybe you can make an illustration in MS Paint???
Posted: January 9th, 2008, 2:07 pm
by Rocketfan
HenryGale wrote:PAmedic wrote:count the digits I am holding up
Maybe you can make an illustration in MS Paint???
Haven't we already visited the "drawing of a wang" and seen where that led.....
Posted: January 10th, 2008, 12:54 am
by mrmacphisto
Doesn't it depend on whether his calendar/contacts at work are saved locally or on a company server?
Posted: January 10th, 2008, 8:24 am
by El Scorcho
mrmacphisto wrote:Doesn't it depend on whether his calendar/contacts at work are saved locally or on a company server?
If he's not using email, he's definitely not sync'ing with Exchange.
Posted: January 11th, 2008, 1:12 pm
by mrmacphisto
El Scorcho wrote:mrmacphisto wrote:Doesn't it depend on whether his calendar/contacts at work are saved locally or on a company server?
If he's not using email, he's definitely not sync'ing with Exchange.
Ah.. I must have skipped that part.