Outlook 97

[bobster]

I have a copy of Outlook 97 on my old 300MHz, Windows 98 computer. I have
used Outlook Express 6 for my mail client for several years but now want to
also use Outlook 97 because of some of its features the OE6 doesn't have. I
have been unable to figure out how to do this. There is no hookup wizard or
anything I can find in the "accounts" or "options" in Outlook 97 that allows
me to connect to my Comcast provider. Can someone lead me through a
connection procedure?

Any help will be appreciated.

 

[John]

This may help: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/165228

or this: http://www.comcast.com/Customers/FAQ/FaqCategory.ashx?CatId=235

They don't have instructions for Outlook 97 because it's soooo old. You may
be able to use Outlook 2000 instruction at
http://www.comcast.com/Customers/FAQ/FaqDetails.ashx?Id=2286

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

what features do you need?

see http://www.slipstick.com/archive/ol/imep.htm for what you need to use
pop3 with outlook 97. I highly recommend upgrading to a modern version.



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[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

As an FYI, the Comcast instructions are for Outlook 2000 Internet mode,
Outlook 97 is "corporate mode".



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[bobster]

You are right, I am giving up on Outlook 97. I finally got it to receive
but not transmit. I'll stick with OE6 and Hotmail until I get a new
computer. Had this 300 MHz P2, Win 98 machine for 10 years. I'm due!

Thanks anyway.

what features do you need?

see http://www.slipstick.com/archive/ol/imep.htm for what you need to use
pop3 with outlook 97. I highly recommend upgrading to a modern version.



** Please include your Outlook version, Account type, and Windows Version
when requesting assistance **

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Yes. you are due. As bad as OE is, it is much better that Outlook 97. I
tried it once and gave up - I stuck with the old messaging client until
outlook 98 came out.

 

[Brian Tillman]

I have a copy of Outlook 97 on my old 300MHz, Windows 98 computer. I
have used Outlook Express 6 for my mail client for several years but
now want to also use Outlook 97 because of some of its features the
OE6 doesn't have. I have been unable to figure out how to do this.
There is no hookup wizard or anything I can find in the "accounts" or
"options" in Outlook 97 that allows me to connect to my Comcast
provider. Can someone lead me through a connection procedure?

Even if you get an account configured properly, this may be an exercise in
futility. Outlook 97 does not have the ability to authenticate to the
outgoing server and Comcast _requires_ outbound server authentication.
WHile you would be able to use Outlook 97 to read your mail, you would not
be able to use it to send mail.

 

[bobster]

Diane,
As an aside, I do have a copy of outlook98setup.exe on my computer but when
I try to download it, it will only let me download Outlook98 AND IE4. There
seems to be now way to just download Outlook98. I sure don't want to try
this and end up with IE4 replacing my fully updated IE6! Any suggestions?

Yes. you are due. As bad as OE is, it is much better that Outlook 97. I
tried it once and gave up - I stuck with the old messaging client until
outlook 98 came out.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

it should only install outlook, not ie - but I'm shocked it still works. I
thought it wasn't available online anymore.

Honestly I would not mess with it - its not worth it. What features do you
need?



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when requesting assistance **

 

[bobster]

Don't think I will mess with it. Actually, with OE6 and Hotmail, I have all
the communication functionality I need. As my wife sez, don't mess with
your computer if it is working and provides you with what you need.
Surprisingly, my old dog does that pretty well. Hate to think of giving up
10 years of experience with Win98 and going to a mew Vista machine. At age
78, I may be too old to learn it. One can hope.

it should only install outlook, not ie - but I'm shocked it still works. I
thought it wasn't available online anymore.

Honestly I would not mess with it - its not worth it. What features do you
need?



** Please include your Outlook version, Account type, and Windows Version
when requesting assistance **

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Wives are smart. Vista (or Windows XP for that matter) had a learning
curve when coming from the win9x series, but if you are just a user and not
a tinkerer, its easier to adjust. Vista's security annoys people who like to
get 'under the hood'.

 

[bobster]

Diane,

Unfortunately, I am an inveterate tinkerer, quite comfortable editing the
registry, etc. As my wife says, I know just enough to get myself into
trouble. But then, I can usually find my way out with the help of scanreg
/restore so it becomes a form of fun/therapy for an old retired electrical
engineer.

My first tasks, should I go to Vista, would be to strip out all of the MS
security "features" -- if that's possible -- and install AV (Avast!),
firewall (ZA), Host file, SpyBot S&D, AdAware, SpywareBlaster, all of which
have served me well with my Win98 machine. Of course, I will keep the old
dog readily at hand should I really screw up the new machine. Lots of
fun/tribulations ahead!

Thanks for you help and comments.

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Wives are smart. Vista (or Windows XP for that matter) had a learning
curve when coming from the win9x series, but if you are just a user and not
a tinkerer, its easier to adjust. Vista's security annoys people who like to
get 'under the hood'.