Error message when configuring Outlook "The connection to the Micr

[Asad Abid]

Hi all,

I'm getting this error message when configuring/doing the initial setup for
MS outlook on my computer "The connection to the Microsoft Exchange Server is
unavailable. Outlook must be online or connected to complete this action"
This started to happen yesterday. I dont know why - I can use our web mail
without any problems. Also, if i try to configure my outlook on a different
computer i still get this message. Any idea why this is happening?
I've tried alsmost everything. I still cannot get the outlook to configure.

Please advice

Thanks
Asad

 

[K. Orland]

Are you able to resolve the name of your Exchange server when you set the
profile up? If you're in cached mode, turn it off and try again. Is the
PC/laptop connected to the network?

 

[Randrew]

Hi Asad,

Have you tried to edit your host file with IP address and NetBIOS name of
your Exchange Srv?
(WINHOMEDIR\system32\drivers\etc)

Andrew

 

[Asad Abid]

Hi there!

what do u mean "able to resolve" when I enter the name of my exchange server
- that's when I get this message - any idea how can I turn off the cashe mode
off? Also, yes I'm connected to the network.

Thanks a Bunch
Please advice

 

[Asad Abid]

Hi Andrew,
No i haven't tried to edit my host file, Looks like its only with me... I
cant remember what I did!!

Please advice
Asad

 

[Asad Abid]

All,

All of a sdden now, If I create a new user in the active directory. and that
person wants to configure Outlook on the desktop - they too are getting the
same message!!! any suggestions?!

Please help
Asad