XCLN: How to Work with Public Folders Offline (151241)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Client 4.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client 4.0
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
This article was previously published under Q151241

SUMMARY

When you use Microsoft Exchange clients, you may have to work with Microsoft Exchange Public Folders in offline mode. This article describes the steps to set up this functionality.

MORE INFORMATION

  1. Confirm that you have Offline Folders enabled in the Microsoft Exchange Windows client (Click Services on the Tools menu. Select Microsoft Exchange Server and Advanced. Then select Offline Folder File Settings... and confirm that Offline Use is enabled.
  2. Copy the Public Folder you want to use to the Favorites folder.
  3. Choose the properties of the folder in your Favorites folder, and select the Synchronization tab.
  4. When you get the following dialog box 
          This folder is available.

    Select When Offline or Online. Then select the OK button.
  5. Select the folder. Click Synchronize on the Tools menu. Then select This Folder.
The folder is now configured for offline use.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
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