Outlook first-run

[Ahmed]

Hi

Is there anyway to automate the first-run initialization process that occurs
when you first run Outlook?

Thanks.

 

[Ahmed]

More info:

I am using a tool that captures and redeploys personality settings (i.e.
favorties, outlook inbox info, ..etc.). I'm having an issue with automating
the process for workstations that recieve a fresh image of Outlook 2002.

On first-run, Outlook 2002 performs an initialization process to setup a
user's inbox. However, when deploying the personality captures through an
automated process upon a workstation recieving a new image Outlook must
already be initialized for the personality redeployment to work properly.

Is there a way to script the Outlook first-run process thereby overcoming
this issue.

Please let me know if you need more info.

OS: XP
Outlook XP

 

[Roady]

This is handeld by a registry key

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Outlook]
"FirstRunDialog"="False"

If you were working with roaming profiles it is even eassier as it will be
handled by the operating system and settings are automatically stored on the
server on logoff. This enables your user to logon at every PC while keeping
their own desktop environment settings (meaning appearance and program
settings)

Hope this helps!