newsgroup problem

[John]

Can someone tell me what's wrong and how to fix.
I want to add newsgroups to the go command.
I do the customize standard toolbars...highlight the go
button in the menu box on the left window but NEWS is not
listed in the command box on the right.
Why not and how do I get it there to be able to drag it
to go on the menu?
Thanks

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You neglected to post your Outlook version.
Are we to assume Outlook 2003? If so, look around. The answer is posted here
several times a day.
To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control Panel |
Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook Express. If
OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you launch
it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the No
button.

You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or reboot your
machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting success
with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else fails, you
can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include the
/outnews switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
newsreader via the News command in Outlook.