Automating outlook account setup

[Doug]

I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.

Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the Exchange
account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or perhaps a
registry hack?

Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You must use an enterprise Office version to set up automatic profile
configurations. See the Office Resource Kit for additional information.
You might be able to write a logon script that would automate it but I tend
to doubt it. OEM Office installations are always problematic in a corporate
setting.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Doug asked:

| I need to configure 50 machines purchased with Office 2003 OEM.
|
| Is there an easy way to automate the process of setting up the
| Exchange account in Outlook? For example, a command with switches, or
| perhaps a registry hack?
|
| Thanks