August updates for Outlook 2007

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Several hotfixes have been released for Outlook 2007.

KB973404: Contains a big list of bug fixes including a fix for a printing bug that was reported via the newsgroups.
KB974489: Adds a new “Weekly Agenda Style” print style for the Outlook 2007 Calendar (File-> Page Setup).
KB973936: Fixes an issue where the calendar displays an incorrect date for Jewish Memorial Day.

Note that these hotfixes are not being offered via Microsoft Update. If you want to install any of the above hotfixes, you’ll have to request a download first (free). You can do this via the link at the beginning of the article. Updates that aren’t marked as “global” only apply to that specific language of Outlook; you cannot apply it if your language of Outlook isn’t listed.

Posted on: August 27, 2009
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Exchange 2007 Service Pack 2 released

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Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been designed specifically to help meet the challenges of any business and the needs of all the different groups with a stake in the messaging system. Exchange Server 2007 SP2 is a mission-critical communications tool that enables employees to be more productive and access their information anywhere and anytime while providing a messaging system that enables rich, efficient access to e-mail, calendar items, voice mail, and contacts. For the administrator, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 provides advanced protection options against e-mail security threats, such as spam and viruses, as well as the tools to help manage internal compliance and high availability needs. For an overview of the new features that are available in Exchange Server 2007 SP2, see "What’s New in Exchange Server 2007 SP2".

Download: Exchange 2007 Service Pack 2
View: Release Notes for Exchange 2007 SP2

Posted on: August 27, 2009

Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate availability

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Exchange Server 2010 RC is now available for download. If you feel like testing the latest release of Exchange, you can install it on your own Windows Server 2008 SP2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 machine.

There is also a pre-configured VHD available which you can run on a Windows 2008 Hyper-V server. Currently this is still only the BETA version of Exchange but an RC version of this download is expected to become available as well.

Don’t forget to read more information about the new features in Exchange 2010 if you are interested.

Download: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate
Download: Exchange Server 2010 Beta VHD

Posted on: August 18, 2009

Where do I find…?

Where? buttonChanged Outlook version and can now no longer find your favorite feature? Or have you heard of a feature but don’t know where to find it in Outlook?

This guide will help you on your way. It contains a list of most commonly used features and options that have been shifted around or renamed between Outlook versions and are sometimes hard to find back. In addition, a couple of options have links to them to find out more about how to use the feature.

Continue reading: Where do I find…?

Posted on: July 22, 2009

Create a button for a macro

VBA Macro buttonWhen adding some custom functionality to Outlook or to perform repetitive tasks more quickly, it often can be achieved by creating a macro in the VBA Editor of Outlook.

However, access to the option to execute a macro is a bit buried in the options and dialogs of Outlook or sometimes completely hidden by default. This of course negatively affects the purpose of some macros; to be able to perform repetitive tasks more quickly.

This guide will introduce how you can create a button for your macro in the various screens of Outlook.

Continue reading: Create a button for a macro

Posted on: July 20, 2009
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