Started using outlook 2003 and going crazy

biCker · 2nd June 2004, 21:09

I always used outlook express and was pleased with it. Now I installed office 2003 and e-mail became an instant plague.

My msn contacts status doesn't show in the contact list, the contact list looks like a telephone guide/adressbook instead of just simple names, I can't split attachments ....

Is there a decent how-to for outlook on the web?

jmke · 2nd June 2004, 21:27

I just love Outlook 2003 , never split attachments (large attachments don't need to be send my email anyway

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I use MSN for MSN, Outlook for Mail message through the addressbook, which is much more complete

it's an addressbook; it's called addressbook , so stating this is quite funny: "the contact list looks like a telephone guide/adressbook "

biCker · 2nd June 2004, 21:43

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Originally posted by jmke

it's an addressbook; it's called addressbook , so stating this is quite funny: "the contact list looks like a telephone guide/adressbook "

In outlook Express my contacts are only names, not more not less. They are always visible so I just have to double click them to make a new e mail message, capich?

In outlook 2003 I have to open the contacts tab, search for my contact, remember the adress, open a new message, type the adress blablabla....

jmke · 2nd June 2004, 21:54

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Originally posted by biCker
In outlook 2003 I have to open the contacts tab, search for my contact, remember the adress, open a new message, type the adress blablabla....

you are joking right?

new mail , click on "to:" select. you're done.

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In outlook Express my contacts are only names, not more not less

you can customise the whole contacts view. Outlook 2003 can do what Express does, and then some. feel free to drop by and I'll give you a quick rundown of its features, and how to work with them; after you tasted the rules wizard, PST automated backups, spamfilters; you will NEVER go back.

biCker · 2nd June 2004, 22:03

hehe, wasn't joking about new mail, thx for dze tip.

Spamfilter is the main reason I want to switch; For learning the other features an "outlook 2003 for dummies" book looks like a good birthday present. Now I only need to give my wife a hint....

jmke · 2nd June 2004, 22:06

Download Spambayes here: http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/s..._mirror=belnet

install & create 2 folders; Junk E-Mail (should be there already I think) and "Junk E-mail (maybe)

configure spambayes like this ->

jmke · 2nd June 2004, 22:07

then click training and choose the correct folders and hit "start training"

you're done.

biCker · 2nd June 2004, 22:31

will try it, thx!

Bosw8er · 2nd June 2004, 22:42

Note : you can setup a pop3 spamfilter with spambayes and this also works for express

... or install mozilla thunderbird (± same spam baysian filter) with calendar plugin + rss plugin

2nd June 2004, 21:09	#1
biCker [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,186	Started using outlook 2003 and going crazy I always used outlook express and was pleased with it. Now I installed office 2003 and e-mail became an instant plague. My msn contacts status doesn't show in the contact list, the contact list looks like a telephone guide/adressbook instead of just simple names, I can't split attachments .... Is there a decent how-to for outlook on the web?

2nd June 2004, 21:27	#2
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	I just love Outlook 2003 , never split attachments (large attachments don't need to be send my email anyway) I use MSN for MSN, Outlook for Mail message through the addressbook, which is much more complete it's an addressbook; it's called addressbook , so stating this is quite funny: "the contact list looks like a telephone guide/adressbook " __________________

2nd June 2004, 22:06	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Download Spambayes here: http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/s..._mirror=belnet install & create 2 folders; Junk E-Mail (should be there already I think) and "Junk E-mail (maybe) configure spambayes like this -> __________________

2nd June 2004, 22:07	#7
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	then click training and choose the correct folders and hit "start training" you're done. __________________

2nd June 2004, 22:42	#9
Bosw8er Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,711	Note : you can setup a pop3 spamfilter with spambayes and this also works for express ... or install mozilla thunderbird (± same spam baysian filter) with calendar plugin + rss plugin __________________ "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."

2nd June 2004, 22:03	#5
biCker [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,186	hehe, wasn't joking about new mail, thx for dze tip. Spamfilter is the main reason I want to switch; For learning the other features an "outlook 2003 for dummies" book looks like a good birthday present. Now I only need to give my wife a hint....

2nd June 2004, 22:31	#8
biCker [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,186	will try it, thx!