OL2002: The 'Prompt for Profile" Option Is Missing in Outlook 2002 (296796)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
This article was previously published under Q296796

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Outlook 2000, you clicked Options on the Tools menu to set the option for Outlook to prompt for the profile to be used. In Outlook 2002, the Prompt for Profile option is missing.

MORE INFORMATION

The Prompt for Profile option has been moved to the Show Profiles dialog box in Outlook 2002. You can view the Show Profiles dialog box from either the Outlook Properties menu or from Control Panel.

Use the following steps to set the Prompt for Profile option by using the Outlook Properties menu:
  1. Right-click the Outlook icon on your desktop, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the Show Profiles button.
  3. Click the Prompt for a Profile to be used button, and then click OK.
Use the following steps to set the Prompt for Profile option by using Control Panel:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Mail icon.
  3. Click the Show Profiles button.
  4. Click the Prompt for a Profile to be used button, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/1/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB296796
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