wab.exe target

[Dan Jankowski]

When I open the address book from the Outlook toolbar, it uses the Contacts
folder. When I open the address book from the start menu (wab.exe), it uses
my wab file, which is an old unwanted version. Can I get wab.exe to use my
Contacts folder? If so, how? If not, can I sync my wab file to the contacts
folder? If so, how?
Thanx

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

the wab is a separate file - it has nothing to do with outlook. But you can
hack it.

http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/oeshare.htm

note that if outlook isn't running when you open the wab after setting this
key, that outlook will run 'hidden' as long as the wab is open.
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.htm

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Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



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[DL]

The wab.exe - windows address book - and contacts are completely
different/seperate.
Contacts are contained in the OL pst file, and can only be accessed by
starting OL, though I recollect you can create a shortcut to open OL in the
Contacts view.
You might be better off simply deleting the shortcut to the wab and using
only OL contacts

 

[Dan Jankowski]

Diane,

Thanx a million. It worked like a charm.

Dan

the wab is a separate file - it has nothing to do with outlook. But you can
hack it.

http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/oeshare.htm

note that if outlook isn't running when you open the wab after setting this
key, that outlook will run 'hidden' as long as the wab is open.
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.htm

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

Vote for your favorite Outlook and Exchange utilities in the
Slipstick Ratings Raffle at http://www.slipstick.com/contest/

When I open the address book from the Outlook toolbar, it uses the
Contacts
folder. When I open the address book from the start menu (wab.exe), it
uses
my wab file, which is an old unwanted version. Can I get wab.exe to use my
Contacts folder? If so, how? If not, can I sync my wab file to the
contacts
folder? If so, how?
Thanx