Outlook 2003 losing 'news' icon

[Paul L Fisher]

I added the 'news' icon to the 'go' menu and it keeps disappearing. When it
disappears, it won't let me add it back. It comes back by itself sometime
(usually days) later.

Thanks!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

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.

 

[Paul L Fisher]

Thanks! That worked great!

--
Paul L Fisher

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.

 

[Tommy Campbell - [MSFT]*]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for letting us know that worked!

We are looking forward to working with you again soon.

Have a great day!

Best Regards,

Tommy Campbell, 2000 MCSA, MCSE
Microsoft Online Support Engineer
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