Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?

[AAaron123]

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?



Thanks

 

[Malke]

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?

Outlook has no news reading capabilities. It calls Outlook Express.

Malke

 

[PD43]

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?

I believe that there are third-party Outlook plugins for that.

You should probably stick with OE.

 

[AAaron123]

Thanks

I believe that there are third-party Outlook plugins for that.

You should probably stick with OE.

 

[AAaron123]

thanks

Outlook has no news reading capabilities. It calls Outlook Express.

Malke
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Using Outlook 2003 for Mail and Outlook Express for News
[tailor as appropriate for other Outlook version]

A. Set the defaults to use Outlook Express to access Newsgroups:

1. Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs > Newsgroups > Select Outlook
Express and OK your way out;

2. Do not let Outlook or Outlook Express let themselves set to the default
newsreader:

a. Start Outlook Express to access news. When OE prompts you to make it
your default newsreader the next time you launch it, click the "Don't ask me
again" box and then click the "No" button;

b. Close Outlook Express and start Outlook 2003. When it asks whether
you want to set Outlook as your default mail and news handler choose "No".
Leave Outlook open and continue to the next section.

3. Set the Outlook Toolbar:

a. Choose View > Toolbars> Customize*;

b. Select the Commands tab;

c. From the Categories list select "Go";

d. From the Commands list select "News" and drag & drop it to any place
you want on the Toolbar. The default location is in the "Go" menu.

e. Press Close to return to Outlook.

*Not seeing the News option in Customize? Choose View > Toolbars > Customize

Toolbars (tab) > Select Menu Bar and press Reset > Start again from #3

above.

B. Start Outlook Express as Newsreader from a shortcut

1. Copy the following line to your clipboard (CTRL+C):

"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly

2. Right click on an empty area of your Desktop and choose New > Shortcut;

3. Paste the contents of your clipboard (CTRL+V) into the "Type the location
of the item" box;

4. Press Next;

5. Type a name for the shortcut (e.g., Newsreader);

6. Press Finish and your shortcut will be created. You can drag & drop this
shortcut to anywhere you want (e.g., Quick Launch toolbar, Shortcuts section
of the Navigation Pane in Outlook 2003).

Freely adapted from http://www.sparnaaij.net/Faq/news.htm and
http://www.slipstick.com/emo/2004/up040122.htm#news
~~
Click on this link to open this newsgroup in your default newsreader (e.g.,
OE): news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

 

[M.I.5¾]

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?

No.

You can place a 'News' button on the Outlook task bar. But all it does is
start Outlook Express.

 

[Farad'n]

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?



Thanks

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Do you see OUTLOOK in this group's title? No. You
asked in the WRONG place.

But the answer is still NO.

 

[PD43]

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Do you see OUTLOOK in this group's title? No. You
asked in the WRONG place.

But the answer is still NO.

****KILLFILE UPDATE ALERT****

Just another post from the PaulMaudib "ask elsewhere" sock puppet
bozo.

 

[M.I.5¾]

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Do you see OUTLOOK in this group's title? No. You
asked in the WRONG place.

But the answer is still NO.

You are an imposter impersonating this newsgroup's resident mentally ill
child.

The real PaulMaudib of NoConsequence would never have posted a reply.

 

[AAaron123]

Thanks it worked great.

Using Outlook 2003 for Mail and Outlook Express for News
[tailor as appropriate for other Outlook version]

A. Set the defaults to use Outlook Express to access Newsgroups:

1. Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs > Newsgroups > Select
Outlook Express and OK your way out;

2. Do not let Outlook or Outlook Express let themselves set to the default
newsreader:

a. Start Outlook Express to access news. When OE prompts you to make it
your default newsreader the next time you launch it, click the "Don't ask
me again" box and then click the "No" button;

b. Close Outlook Express and start Outlook 2003. When it asks whether
you want to set Outlook as your default mail and news handler choose "No".
Leave Outlook open and continue to the next section.

3. Set the Outlook Toolbar:

a. Choose View > Toolbars> Customize*;

b. Select the Commands tab;

c. From the Categories list select "Go";

d. From the Commands list select "News" and drag & drop it to any place
you want on the Toolbar. The default location is in the "Go" menu.

e. Press Close to return to Outlook.

*Not seeing the News option in Customize? Choose View > Toolbars >
Customize

Toolbars (tab) > Select Menu Bar and press Reset > Start again from #3

above.

B. Start Outlook Express as Newsreader from a shortcut

1. Copy the following line to your clipboard (CTRL+C):

"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly

2. Right click on an empty area of your Desktop and choose New > Shortcut;

3. Paste the contents of your clipboard (CTRL+V) into the "Type the
location of the item" box;

4. Press Next;

5. Type a name for the shortcut (e.g., Newsreader);

6. Press Finish and your shortcut will be created. You can drag & drop
this shortcut to anywhere you want (e.g., Quick Launch toolbar, Shortcuts
section of the Navigation Pane in Outlook 2003).

Freely adapted from http://www.sparnaaij.net/Faq/news.htm and
http://www.slipstick.com/emo/2004/up040122.htm#news
~~
Click on this link to open this newsgroup in your default newsreader
(e.g., OE): news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?

 

[AAaron123]

thanks

No.

You can place a 'News' button on the Outlook task bar. But all it does is
start Outlook Express.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

YW & thanks for your feedback.

Thanks it worked great.

Using Outlook 2003 for Mail and Outlook Express for News
[tailor as appropriate for other Outlook version]

A. Set the defaults to use Outlook Express to access Newsgroups:

1. Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs > Newsgroups > Select
Outlook Express and OK your way out;

2. Do not let Outlook or Outlook Express let themselves set to the
default
newsreader:

a. Start Outlook Express to access news. When OE prompts you to make
it
your default newsreader the next time you launch it, click the "Don't ask
me again" box and then click the "No" button;

b. Close Outlook Express and start Outlook 2003. When it asks whether
you want to set Outlook as your default mail and news handler choose
"No".
Leave Outlook open and continue to the next section.

3. Set the Outlook Toolbar:

a. Choose View > Toolbars> Customize*;

b. Select the Commands tab;

c. From the Categories list select "Go";

d. From the Commands list select "News" and drag & drop it to any
place
you want on the Toolbar. The default location is in the "Go" menu.

e. Press Close to return to Outlook.

*Not seeing the News option in Customize? Choose View > Toolbars >
Customize

Toolbars (tab) > Select Menu Bar and press Reset > Start again from #3
above.

B. Start Outlook Express as Newsreader from a shortcut

1. Copy the following line to your clipboard (CTRL+C):

"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly

2. Right click on an empty area of your Desktop and choose New >
Shortcut;

3. Paste the contents of your clipboard (CTRL+V) into the "Type the
location of the item" box;

4. Press Next;

5. Type a name for the shortcut (e.g., Newsreader);

6. Press Finish and your shortcut will be created. You can drag & drop
this shortcut to anywhere you want (e.g., Quick Launch toolbar, Shortcuts
section of the Navigation Pane in Outlook 2003).

Freely adapted from http://www.sparnaaij.net/Faq/news.htm and
http://www.slipstick.com/emo/2004/up040122.htm#news
~~
Click on this link to open this newsgroup in your default newsreader
(e.g., OE):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

I use Outlook Express to access news groups like this one.

I tried to use Outlook but could not find out how.

Is it possible to use Outlook to access News Groups?