Automatically setup Outlook 2003 when user logs in

Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to set up outlook 2003 via a script
or something when the user logs in. The problem is if a user moves computer
i have to set them up so that they can download their emails from their
exchange mailbox. I believe that it should be possible as the server name
and the username can be retrieved from the windows xp logon screen.

I have looked on the web, but did not managed to find anything. So if
anyone has any ideas it would be grateful.

Many thanks,
Rudy

Microsoft uses text files with a .prf extension and a highly structured format to provide information to OUtlook that enables Outlook to create or modify a mail profile. You can create such .prf files with the Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools in the Office Resource Kit. For more details, including a variety of .prf deployment methods, read the excellent white paper "Configuring Outlook Profiles by Using a PRF File" at http://office.microsoft.com/search/r...60 I&respos=3

The page at http://www.slipstick.com/exs/olroam.htm includes information on other profile tools and resources.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"Rudy Hentzen" Rudy wrote in message ...
Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to set up outlook 2003 via a script
or something when the user logs in. The problem is if a user moves computer
i have to set them up so that they can download their emails from their
exchange mailbox. I believe that it should be possible as the server name
and the username can be retrieved from the windows xp logon screen.

I have looked on the web, but did not managed to find anything. So if
anyone has any ideas it would be grateful.

Many thanks,
Rudy

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, but i really did not understand how to create the .prf
files. I went to the site and downloaded the white paper, but did not see
the 'Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools'.

Any help will be appreciated.

Many thanks
Rudy

"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Microsoft uses text files with a .prf extension and a highly structured format to provide information to OUtlook that enables Outlook to create or modify a mail profile. You can create such .prf files with the Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools in the Office Resource Kit. For more details, including a variety of .prf deployment methods, read the excellent white paper "Configuring Outlook Profiles by Using a PRF File" at http://office.microsoft.com/search/r...60 I&respos=3

The page at http://www.slipstick.com/exs/olroam.htm includes information on other profile tools and resources.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"Rudy Hentzen" Rudy wrote in message ...
Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to set up outlook 2003 via a script
or something when the user logs in. The problem is if a user moves computer
i have to set them up so that they can download their emails from their
exchange mailbox. I believe that it should be possible as the server name
and the username can be retrieved from the windows xp logon screen.

I have looked on the web, but did not managed to find anything. So if
anyone has any ideas it would be grateful.

Many thanks,
Rudy

The CIW and CMW tools are part of the Office Resource Kit download. http://www.microsoft.com/office/orkarchive/2003ddl.htm

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"Rudy Hentzen" wrote in message ...
Hi,

Thanks for the reply, but i really did not understand how to create the .prf
files. I went to the site and downloaded the white paper, but did not see
the 'Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools'.

Any help will be appreciated.

Many thanks
Rudy

"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Microsoft uses text files with a .prf extension and a highly structured format to provide information to OUtlook that enables Outlook to create or modify a mail profile. You can create such .prf files with the Custom Installation Wizard or Custom Maintenance Wizard tools in the Office Resource Kit. For more details, including a variety of .prf deployment methods, read the excellent white paper "Configuring Outlook Profiles by Using a PRF File" at http://office.microsoft.com/search/r...60 I&respos=3

The page at http://www.slipstick.com/exs/olroam.htm includes information on other profile tools and resources.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"Rudy Hentzen" Rudy wrote in message ...
Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to set up outlook 2003 via a script
or something when the user logs in. The problem is if a user moves computer
i have to set them up so that they can download their emails from their
exchange mailbox. I believe that it should be possible as the server name
and the username can be retrieved from the windows xp logon screen.

I have looked on the web, but did not managed to find anything. So if
anyone has any ideas it would be grateful.

Many thanks,
Rudy