I have a user who has a permissions problem with his Outlook 2003 temp folder. When I try to find the folder on his XP machine the folder doesn't exist, nor is there an entry in the registry. If anyone know where the Outlook folder would be please let me know, thanks?
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Outlook 2003 Temp folder
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TonyJollans
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What exactly is the problem your user is having?
I don't pretend to fully understand the mechanics but I think it is normal that you can't navigate to some places like that.
Enjoy,
Tony
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I don't pretend to fully understand the mechanics but I think it is normal that you can't navigate to some places like that.
Enjoy,
Tony
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cmeagan656
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The Outlook 2003 temp folder is found at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\
The folder will be named OLK (followed by a number - i.e. OLK6). You will need to show hidden files and folders in order to see it. The easiest way to find it is to do a search of C:\Documents and Settings\username for OLK and include hidden files and folders in your search criteria.
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The folder will be named OLK (followed by a number - i.e. OLK6). You will need to show hidden files and folders in order to see it. The easiest way to find it is to do a search of C:\Documents and Settings\username for OLK and include hidden files and folders in your search criteria.
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And delete them! Yes those temp folders can suck up space BIG time.
Try and train users to NOT open attachments from messages. I know it is probably hopeless, but that is likely part of the problem.
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Try and train users to NOT open attachments from messages. I know it is probably hopeless, but that is likely part of the problem.
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cmeagan656
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Only too true, especially when it come to opening attachments within email. The reason that I frequently get is that they don't want to save it to disk because its easier for them to find the email than to find the file once it's saved to disk. Another excuse is that they just want to view the attachment and/or print it therefore they don't see the need to save it to disk before opening.
If only Microsoft could do a better job of clearing temp files...
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