I performed (start, run, outlook /cleanreminder) to correct appointments that
did not properly adjust after the change to Daylight Savings Time. However,
I am now receiving an error message that Outlook cannot start the reminder
service. What's up with that.

Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
here, I can give you those steps.

Good luck!

TBGG
TrueBlueGeekGirl

"thkepley" wrote:

> I performed (start, run, outlook /cleanreminder) to correct appointments that
> did not properly adjust after the change to Daylight Savings Time. However,
> I am now receiving an error message that Outlook cannot start the reminder
> service. What's up with that.

I wish I could answer your question, but no Outlook is not telling me why it
cannot open the reminder service. I am getting no other response from the
program. However, I am now finding in my calendar that some recurring items
(ie birthdays are extending over to the next day. That may be why this is
happening, but I have a ton of these items as I was using this system to keep
up with client birthdays, anniversaries, etc. To correct all of these will
be a PAIN!!! I am guessing that this may be the cause of the error, but
Outlook is not specifically saying that is the case.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

"tbgg" wrote:

> Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
> service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
> says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
> info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
> a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
> go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
> here, I can give you those steps.
>
> Good luck!
>
> TBGG
> TrueBlueGeekGirl
>
> "thkepley" wrote:
>
> > I performed (start, run, outlook /cleanreminder) to correct appointments that
> > did not properly adjust after the change to Daylight Savings Time. However,
> > I am now receiving an error message that Outlook cannot start the reminder
> > service. What's up with that.

Try starting Outlook with the /resetfolders switch. That usually works. If
the problem repeats see if you are running some sort of synch software with
a PDA., some of those end up corrupting or duplicating the hidden Reminders
folder and that really screws things up for reminders.

--
Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm


"thkepley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:FD6CAE48-40C0-4DC7-9921-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I wish I could answer your question, but no Outlook is not telling me why
>it
> cannot open the reminder service. I am getting no other response from the
> program. However, I am now finding in my calendar that some recurring
> items
> (ie birthdays are extending over to the next day. That may be why this is
> happening, but I have a ton of these items as I was using this system to
> keep
> up with client birthdays, anniversaries, etc. To correct all of these
> will
> be a PAIN!!! I am guessing that this may be the cause of the error, but
> Outlook is not specifically saying that is the case.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks

What & Where is this /resetfolders switch. How do I do this? and yes, I do
syn with my Palm Pilot, but that has never created a problem before. This
did not start happening until I did the start, run, outlook/ cleanreminder
task.

"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

> Try starting Outlook with the /resetfolders switch. That usually works. If
> the problem repeats see if you are running some sort of synch software with
> a PDA., some of those end up corrupting or duplicating the hidden Reminders
> folder and that really screws things up for reminders.
>
> --
> Ken Slovak
> [MVP - Outlook]
> http://www.slovaktech.com
> Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
> Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
> http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm
>
>
> "thkepley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:FD6CAE48-40C0-4DC7-9921-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I wish I could answer your question, but no Outlook is not telling me why
> >it
> > cannot open the reminder service. I am getting no other response from the
> > program. However, I am now finding in my calendar that some recurring
> > items
> > (ie birthdays are extending over to the next day. That may be why this is
> > happening, but I have a ton of these items as I was using this system to
> > keep
> > up with client birthdays, anniversaries, etc. To correct all of these
> > will
> > be a PAIN!!! I am guessing that this may be the cause of the error, but
> > Outlook is not specifically saying that is the case.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks
>
>

Same place as /cleanreminders. Start, Run: outlook.exe /resetfolders. Then
Enter.

--
Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm


"thkepley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EA5797DD-4DAC-418F-A64D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> What & Where is this /resetfolders switch. How do I do this? and yes, I
> do
> syn with my Palm Pilot, but that has never created a problem before. This
> did not start happening until I did the start, run, outlook/ cleanreminder
> task.
>
> "Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

Thank you Ken and TrueBlueGeekGirl for your help. My Outlook is now back up
and running properly.

"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

> Same place as /cleanreminders. Start, Run: outlook.exe /resetfolders. Then
> Enter.
>
> --
> Ken Slovak
> [MVP - Outlook]
> http://www.slovaktech.com
> Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
> Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
> http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm
>
>
> "thkepley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:EA5797DD-4DAC-418F-A64D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > What & Where is this /resetfolders switch. How do I do this? and yes, I
> > do
> > syn with my Palm Pilot, but that has never created a problem before. This
> > did not start happening until I did the start, run, outlook/ cleanreminder
> > task.
> >
> > "Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:
>
>

I have the error regarding recurrance info you mention below. I may have a
corrupt appointment. What are the steps to correct this?

Thanks!

"tbgg" wrote:

> Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
> service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
> says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
> info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
> a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
> go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
> here, I can give you those steps.
>
> Good luck!
>
> TBGG
> TrueBlueGeekGirl
>
> "thkepley" wrote:
>
> > I performed (start, run, outlook /cleanreminder) to correct appointments that
> > did not properly adjust after the change to Daylight Savings Time. However,
> > I am now receiving an error message that Outlook cannot start the reminder
> > service. What's up with that.

I am getting this error what are the steps?

"tbgg" wrote:

> Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
> service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
> says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
> info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
> a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
> go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
> here, I can give you those steps.
>
> Good luck!
>
> TBGG
> TrueBlueGeekGirl
>
> "thkepley" wrote:
>
> > I performed (start, run, outlook /cleanreminder) to correct appointments that
> > did not properly adjust after the change to Daylight Savings Time. However,
> > I am now receiving an error message that Outlook cannot start the reminder
> > service. What's up with that.

Ken, two items.

1. This worked for me, thanks. Can I suffix my shortcut command with this
switch along with the default /recycle switch? Would iPod iTunes be a suspect
app? And if so, is a fix in the works? (running & ducking)

2. Interestingly enough, I've been setting up a multi-user system for my
sons and noticed that the initial default Outlook 2003 .pst files that are
created are corrupt per scanpst.exe fresh out of the shoot. Why is that?

Prey

"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

> Try starting Outlook with the /resetfolders switch. That usually works. If
> the problem repeats see if you are running some sort of synch software with
> a PDA., some of those end up corrupting or duplicating the hidden Reminders
> folder and that really screws things up for reminders.
>
> --
> Ken Slovak
> [MVP - Outlook]
> http://www.slovaktech.com
> Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
> Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
> http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm
>
>
> "thkepley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:FD6CAE48-40C0-4DC7-9921-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I wish I could answer your question, but no Outlook is not telling me why
> >it
> > cannot open the reminder service. I am getting no other response from the
> > program. However, I am now finding in my calendar that some recurring
> > items
> > (ie birthdays are extending over to the next day. That may be why this is
> > happening, but I have a ton of these items as I was using this system to
> > keep
> > up with client birthdays, anniversaries, etc. To correct all of these
> > will
> > be a PAIN!!! I am guessing that this may be the cause of the error, but
> > Outlook is not specifically saying that is the case.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks
>
>