| Article: vtkb2710.htm |
| Difficulty: Easy |
| Time to Complete (minutes): 15 |
| Last Updated: Jul 17, 2008 |
Question:
How do I configure Outlook 2003 to view newsgroups?
Answer:
Outlook 2003 uses Outlook Express to view newsgroups. When you configure Outlook to view newsgroups, Outlook Express Newsreader will open automatically.
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Configure Outlook Express to connect to the Virginia Tech news server. For instructions, refer to Configuring Outlook Express 5/6 for Windows to View Newgroups (http://answers.vt.edu/ask4help/email/vtkb2279.htm).
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Start Outlook.
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From the Tools menu, select Customize.
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Select the Commands tab.
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From the Categories list, select Go.
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From the Commands list, select News.
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Drag News from the Commands list to the Go menu, and then select where you want it to appear in the menu.
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In the Customize window, click the Close button.
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From the Go menu, select News.
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From the Folders list, select news.vt.edu.
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Click the Yes button.
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Repeat the following for each newsgroup to which you want to subscribe:
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From the list of newsgroups, select the newsgroup.
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Click the Subscribe button.
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Click OK.
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From the Folders list, select news.vt.edu.
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Repeat the following for each newsgroup to which you subscribed:
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In the synchronization window, select the newsgroup.
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Click the Settings button, and select All Messages.
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Click the Synchronize Account button.