Synchronizing calendar and other folders using IMAP

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mchrzan2@gmail.com - 11 Apr 2006 12:00 GMT

Hi,

I have two computers: 1 using oulook 2003 and exchange 2003 at work, 2
using outlook 2003 and imap in my home, is it possible to synchonize my
calendar, task, contacts ?

Marek Chrzanowski

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Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] - 11 Apr 2006 14:02 GMT

No. IMAP handles messages only, not the other Outlook types.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] - 11 Apr 2006 14:13 GMT

IMAP will only synch mail items, not special folders like calendar and
tasks. Contacts are a different story and some kludges exist but they are
not guaranteed.

You can try some of the solutions on this page:
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/sync.htm

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Brian Tillman - 11 Apr 2006 14:18 GMT

> I have two computers: 1 using oulook 2003 and exchange 2003 at work, 2
> using outlook 2003 and imap in my home, is it possible to synchonize
> my calendar, task, contacts ?

No. IMAP knows about mail only. You can see the non-mail folders if you
access Exchange as an IMAP server, but the items will be presented to you as
mail messages.

Perhaps your company allows connecting to the Exchange server from home
using an Exchange account with a VPN or by using RPC over HTTP. Speak with
the IT people about your options. Otherwise, see if something here helps:
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/sync.htm

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