OL97: Outlook Rules Wizard Incorrectly Sets Follow-Up Flag Date to the Year 3699 (253476)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
  • Microsoft Office 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q253476

SYMPTOMS

If you create a rule with the Outlook 97 Rules Wizard to set a flag for a follow-up on all messages, the date on the follow-up flag is set incorrectly to a new date and month in the year 3699.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, upgrade to Microsoft Outlook 98 or Microsoft Outlook 2000. This problem does not occur with the Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 Rules Wizards.

MORE INFORMATION

The Outlook 97 Rules Wizard is an add-in that you can download from the following Web site:

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/5/2004
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