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Old 08-18-2007, 05:40 AM
Daniel
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Re: How to access Outlook express (for NewsGroups) from IE 7 ?

That's another good idea.
many tks again, PA Bear,
with brgds.
Daniel


"PA Bear" <PABearMVP******.com> a écrit dans le message de news:
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> Or create an "newsonly" shortcut to OE and place it in Links bar/folder.
>
> =====================================
>
> Using Outlook for Mail and Outlook Express for News
>
> A. Set the defaults to use Outlook Express to access Newsgroups:
>
> 1. Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs > Newsgroups > Select
> Outlook Express and OK your way out;
>
> 2. Important! => Do not let Outlook or Outlook Express let themselves set
> to the default newsreader:
>
> a. Start Outlook Express to access news. When OE prompts you to make it
> your default newsreader the next time you launch it, click the "Don't ask
> me again" box and then click the "No" button;
>
> b. Close Outlook Express and start Outlook 2003. When it asks whether
> you want to set Outlook as your default mail and news handler choose "No".
> Leave Outlook open and continue to the next section.
>
> 3. Set the Outlook Toolbar:
>
> a. Choose View > Toolbars> Customize*;
>
> b. Select the Commands tab;
>
> c. From the Categories list select "Go";
>
> d. From the Commands list select "News" and drag & drop it to any place
> you want on the Toolbar. The default location is in the "Go" menu.
>
> e. Press Close to return to Outlook.
>
> *Not seeing the News option in Customize? Choose View > Toolbars >
> Customize
> > Toolbars (tab) > Select Menu Bar and press Reset > Start again from #3

> above.
>
> B. Start Outlook Express as Newsreader from a shortcut
>
> 1. Copy the following line to your clipboard (CTRL+C):
>
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly
>
> 2. Right click on an empty area of your Desktop and choose New > Shortcut;
>
> 3. Paste the contents of your clipboard (CTRL+V) into the "Type the
> location of the item" box;
>
> 4. Press Next;
>
> 5. Type a name for the shortcut (e.g., Newsreader);
>
> 6. Press Finish and your shortcut will be created. You can drag & drop
> this shortcut to anywhere you want (e.g., Quick Launch toolbar, Shortcuts
> section of the Navigation Pane in Outlook 2003).
>
> Freely adapted from http://www.sparnaaij.net/Faq/news.htm and
> http://www.slipstick.com/emo/2004/up040122.htm#news
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
> Daniel wrote:
>> Many Tks, PA Bear.
>>
>> OK. I will be using instead a shortcut in the quick launch bar to get to
>> Outlook Express.
>> best rgds,
>> daniel
>>
>> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP******.com> a écrit dans le message de news:
>> OsyFo4Q4HHA.5740@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> The Mail button no longer appears on the toolbar, and there are changes
>>> in
>>> the way that you access mail-related functionalities in IE7
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926325
>>>
>>> Short story: You can no longer open your newsreader via IE7's Mail
>>> button.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>>>
>>> Daniel wrote:
>>>> Hi everybody.
>>>>
>>>> may be a silly question.
>>>>
>>>> I just installed IE 7 on my PC (Windows XP SP2).
>>>> I am using Outlook for my mail, and Outlook Express for the NewsGroups.
>>>>
>>>> In IE 7 toolbar there is a button allowing to launch Outlook.
>>>> How can I access easily Outlook Express ?
>>>>
>>>> many tks in advance for your kind help.
>>>>
>>>> with best regards,
>>>> Daniel

>



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