a neat trick

[Kenny]

Outlook uses Outlook Express in a "news only" mode when you use the Go, News
menu. If you don't like using the Go, New menu, you can create your own
desktop or Quick Launch shortcuts using either of the following switches to
load only the news module:

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

Right click on your desktop and choose New Shortcut. Browse for msimn.exe
and add the switch at the end or copy one of the command lines above and
paste it into the dialog.

Either switch loads Outlook Express with news capability only, while
/outnews also changes the titlebar to Outlook Newsreader.

You can add the shortcut to your Outlook Bar or Shortcut pane by dragging it
from the desktop to Outlook.



"Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT)> wrote in message
...
> I'm on Windows XP Home..have taken all your advice...thanks
> "Cerridwen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Peter wrote:
> > > I guess you are right. It's just I thought maybe it would be easier
> > > than negotiating the "Outlook Express is not your current mail client
> > > do you wish to switch" pop-up each time! I'll cope with it. Thanks.
> >
> > Let me guess, you're running Office 2003, right? I will assist you just
> this
> > once.
> >
> > To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control
Panel
> |
> > Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook Express.
If
> > OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you
launch
> > it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the No
> > button.
> >
> > You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or reboot
> your
> > machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting
> success
> > with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else fails,
you
> > can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include the
> > /newsonly switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
> > newsreader via the News command in Outlook.
> >
> > Does that help?
> >
> >
>
>


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[Peter]

Thanks for the advice.
"Kenny" > wrote in message
...
> Outlook uses Outlook Express in a "news only" mode when you use the Go,
News
> menu. If you don't like using the Go, New menu, you can create your own
> desktop or Quick Launch shortcuts using either of the following switches
to
> load only the news module:
>
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /outnews
>
> Right click on your desktop and choose New Shortcut. Browse for msimn.exe
> and add the switch at the end or copy one of the command lines above and
> paste it into the dialog.
>
> Either switch loads Outlook Express with news capability only, while
> /outnews also changes the titlebar to Outlook Newsreader.
>
> You can add the shortcut to your Outlook Bar or Shortcut pane by dragging
it
> from the desktop to Outlook.
>
>
>
> "Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT)> wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm on Windows XP Home..have taken all your advice...thanks
> > "Cerridwen" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Peter wrote:
> > > > I guess you are right. It's just I thought maybe it would be easier
> > > > than negotiating the "Outlook Express is not your current mail
client
> > > > do you wish to switch" pop-up each time! I'll cope with it.
Thanks.
> > >
> > > Let me guess, you're running Office 2003, right? I will assist you
just
> > this
> > > once.
> > >
> > > To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control
> Panel
> > |
> > > Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook Express.
> If
> > > OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you
> launch
> > > it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the No
> > > button.
> > >
> > > You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or
reboot
> > your
> > > machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting
> > success
> > > with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else fails,
> you
> > > can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include
the
> > > /newsonly switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
> > > newsreader via the News command in Outlook.
> > >
> > > Does that help?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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>
>

[Peter]

Tried that and it said file not found.....strange?
"Kenny" > wrote in message
...
> Outlook uses Outlook Express in a "news only" mode when you use the Go,
News
> menu. If you don't like using the Go, New menu, you can create your own
> desktop or Quick Launch shortcuts using either of the following switches
to
> load only the news module:
>
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /outnews
>
> Right click on your desktop and choose New Shortcut. Browse for msimn.exe
> and add the switch at the end or copy one of the command lines above and
> paste it into the dialog.
>
> Either switch loads Outlook Express with news capability only, while
> /outnews also changes the titlebar to Outlook Newsreader.
>
> You can add the shortcut to your Outlook Bar or Shortcut pane by dragging
it
> from the desktop to Outlook.
>
>
>
> "Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT)> wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm on Windows XP Home..have taken all your advice...thanks
> > "Cerridwen" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Peter wrote:
> > > > I guess you are right. It's just I thought maybe it would be easier
> > > > than negotiating the "Outlook Express is not your current mail
client
> > > > do you wish to switch" pop-up each time! I'll cope with it.
Thanks.
> > >
> > > Let me guess, you're running Office 2003, right? I will assist you
just
> > this
> > > once.
> > >
> > > To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control
> Panel
> > |
> > > Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook Express.
> If
> > > OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you
> launch
> > > it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the No
> > > button.
> > >
> > > You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or
reboot
> > your
> > > machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting
> > success
> > > with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else fails,
> you
> > > can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include
the
> > > /newsonly switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
> > > newsreader via the News command in Outlook.
> > >
> > > Does that help?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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>
>

[Peter]

OOPS did it wromg........thanks!!!
"Kenny" > wrote in message
...
> Outlook uses Outlook Express in a "news only" mode when you use the Go,
News
> menu. If you don't like using the Go, New menu, you can create your own
> desktop or Quick Launch shortcuts using either of the following switches
to
> load only the news module:
>
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /outnews
>
> Right click on your desktop and choose New Shortcut. Browse for msimn.exe
> and add the switch at the end or copy one of the command lines above and
> paste it into the dialog.
>
> Either switch loads Outlook Express with news capability only, while
> /outnews also changes the titlebar to Outlook Newsreader.
>
> You can add the shortcut to your Outlook Bar or Shortcut pane by dragging
it
> from the desktop to Outlook.
>
>
>
> "Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT)> wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm on Windows XP Home..have taken all your advice...thanks
> > "Cerridwen" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Peter wrote:
> > > > I guess you are right. It's just I thought maybe it would be easier
> > > > than negotiating the "Outlook Express is not your current mail
client
> > > > do you wish to switch" pop-up each time! I'll cope with it.
Thanks.
> > >
> > > Let me guess, you're running Office 2003, right? I will assist you
just
> > this
> > > once.
> > >
> > > To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control
> Panel
> > |
> > > Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook Express.
> If
> > > OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you
> launch
> > > it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the No
> > > button.
> > >
> > > You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or
reboot
> > your
> > > machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting
> > success
> > > with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else fails,
> you
> > > can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include
the
> > > /newsonly switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
> > > newsreader via the News command in Outlook.
> > >
> > > Does that help?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
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> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 18/5/2004
>
>

[Peter]

Kenny that worked even better than I thought.....now my OE looks like a
proper Newsreader! Thank you.
"Kenny" > wrote in message
...
> Outlook uses Outlook Express in a "news only" mode when you use the Go,
News
> menu. If you don't like using the Go, New menu, you can create your own
> desktop or Quick Launch shortcuts using either of the following switches
to
> load only the news module:
>
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /outnews
>
> Right click on your desktop and choose New Shortcut. Browse for msimn.exe
> and add the switch at the end or copy one of the command lines above and
> paste it into the dialog.
>
> Either switch loads Outlook Express with news capability only, while
> /outnews also changes the titlebar to Outlook Newsreader.
>
> You can add the shortcut to your Outlook Bar or Shortcut pane by dragging
it
> from the desktop to Outlook.
>
>
>
> "Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT)> wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm on Windows XP Home..have taken all your advice...thanks
> > "Cerridwen" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Peter wrote:
> > > > I guess you are right. It's just I thought maybe it would be easier
> > > > than negotiating the "Outlook Express is not your current mail
client
> > > > do you wish to switch" pop-up each time! I'll cope with it.
Thanks.
> > >
> > > Let me guess, you're running Office 2003, right? I will assist you
just
> > this
> > > once.
> > >
> > > To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control
> Panel
> > |
> > > Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook Express.
> If
> > > OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you
> launch
> > > it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the No
> > > button.
> > >
> > > You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or
reboot
> > your
> > > machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting
> > success
> > > with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else fails,
> you
> > > can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include
the
> > > /newsonly switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
> > > newsreader via the News command in Outlook.
> > >
> > > Does that help?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 18/5/2004
>
>

[Kenny]

You welcome ;-)

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"Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT & DOT)> wrote in message
...
> Kenny that worked even better than I thought.....now my OE looks like a
> proper Newsreader! Thank you.
> "Kenny" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Outlook uses Outlook Express in a "news only" mode when you use the Go,
> News
> > menu. If you don't like using the Go, New menu, you can create your own
> > desktop or Quick Launch shortcuts using either of the following switches
> to
> > load only the news module:
> >
> > "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsonly
> > "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /outnews
> >
> > Right click on your desktop and choose New Shortcut. Browse for
msimn.exe
> > and add the switch at the end or copy one of the command lines above and
> > paste it into the dialog.
> >
> > Either switch loads Outlook Express with news capability only, while
> > /outnews also changes the titlebar to Outlook Newsreader.
> >
> > You can add the shortcut to your Outlook Bar or Shortcut pane by
dragging
> it
> > from the desktop to Outlook.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Peter" <r2d2 AT cesmail dot net (alter the AT)> wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I'm on Windows XP Home..have taken all your advice...thanks
> > > "Cerridwen" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Peter wrote:
> > > > > I guess you are right. It's just I thought maybe it would be
easier
> > > > > than negotiating the "Outlook Express is not your current mail
> client
> > > > > do you wish to switch" pop-up each time! I'll cope with it.
> Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Let me guess, you're running Office 2003, right? I will assist you
> just
> > > this
> > > > once.
> > > >
> > > > To get the News command back, go back to the Programs tab in Control
> > Panel
> > > |
> > > > Internet Options and change the default newsreader to Outlook
Express.
> > If
> > > > OE prompts you to make it your default newsreader the next time you
> > launch
> > > > it, clear the "Always perform this check..." box and then click the
No
> > > > button.
> > > >
> > > > You may need to reset the Menu Bar and/or restart Outlook and/or
> reboot
> > > your
> > > > machine in order to complete the process. Not everyone is reporting
> > > success
> > > > with this method, but try it and see what happens. If all else
fails,
> > you
> > > > can always create a desktop shortcut to Outlook Express and include
> the
> > > > /newsonly switch -- that gives you the same result as accessing the
> > > > newsreader via the News command in Outlook.
> > > >
> > > > Does that help?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 18/5/2004
> >
> >
>
>


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