OLEXP: Cannot Change the Outlook Express Shortcut (256468)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 for Windows 2000
This article was previously published under Q256468
For information about the differences between Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook e-mail clients, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

257824 OL2000: Differences Between Outlook and Outlook Express

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to change any setting in the Outlook Express desktop shortcut or taskbar shortcut, you receive an "Access is denied" error message.

CAUSE

The Read-Only attribute is set on the Outlook Express shortcuts.

RESOLUTION

To remove the Read-Only attribute from the Outlook Express shortcut:
  1. Right-click the Outlook Express icon, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the General tab.
  3. Click to clear the Read-Only check box.
  4. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The Read-Only attribute is set on the Outlook Express shortcuts to maintain compatibility with older versions of Microsoft Outlook.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/28/2004
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