OL2000: (CW) How to Remove Sample Forms From Your Computer (195721)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
This article was previously published under Q195721


NOTE: These procedures only apply if you have installed Outlook with the Corporate Workgroup/Other option. This option allows you to use Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) services. To determine your installation type, on the Help Menu click About Microsoft Outlook. In About Microsoft Outlook you should see "Corporate" if you have the Corporate Workgroup installation.

SUMMARY

This article describes how you can remove sample Microsoft Outlook 2000 forms from your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft provides Outlook sample applications on the Microsoft Office Update Web site that demonstrate how to use Outlook to meet business and personal needs. These samples contain customized forms that reside in a Personal Folders file, which you add to your Outlook profile.

To remove these custom forms from your computer, there are three tasks to perform.

  • Identify the name and path of the sample forms Personal Folders file
  • Remove the sample forms service from your profile
  • Delete the sample forms Personal Folders file from your computer's hard drive

Identify the Sample Form Personal Folder File Name

  1. Start Outlook with the profile that contains the sample forms.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Services.
  3. On the Services tab, click the Sample Forms folder, and then click Properties.
  4. In the Path box, note the path and name of the file that contains your sample forms. By default, the sample forms from the Microsoft web site install to:

    C: Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\<Month> Outlook Samples.pst

Remove the Sample Forms Service from Your Profile

  1. Start Outlook with the profile that contains the sample forms.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Services.
  3. On the Services tab, click the Sample Forms service and then click Remove.

    NOTE: The name of the service depends on what samples you installed. The Internet forms are in a service named, "<Month> Outlook Samples.
  4. When prompted, "Are you sure you want to remove this information service from the profile?" click Yes, and then click OK.

Delete the Sample Forms Personal Folders File From Your Hard Disk

  1. On the toolbar click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
  2. In the Named box, type the name of the .pst file that contains your sample forms.
  3. Click Include Subfolders, and then click Find Now.
  4. In the Name column, right-click the .pst file and on the shortcut menu, click Delete.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/29/2003
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