I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of the
shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not access the
specified folder location.

The links in my favorites work just fine so the folders are still in tact
and working as they should. The error occurs when I try to access via a
link from my Today screen. This error started right about the time I
started using Interenet Explorer 7 Beta but I'm not absolutely positive that
is what set it off. Before you ask, no, I have not tried unstalling IE to
check it out. I can't find anything on MS' web site pertaining to the
subject. Any help would be appreciated.

Michael

Michael G wrote:

I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of
the shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not
access the specified folder location.

Have you tried removing and re-adding the shortcut?
--
Brian Tillman

The problem shortcut is in the Today screen. I have tried going into the
Customize settings, changed the selected folders, re-selected, gone with
none, nothing changes. As a matter of fact, any/all of the (email) folders
selected have the same problem. All other shortcuts in the Today screen
work, only the email shortcuts give me this error. The folders still
exist/are in tact as evidenced from the fact that the shortcuts in the
Favorite Folders link just fine.
Michael

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
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Michael G wrote:

I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of
the shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not
access the specified folder location.

Have you tried removing and re-adding the shortcut?
--
Brian Tillman

one other thing, I have performed the detect & repair utility with no
problems being detected/repaired. While it is not critical that I repair
this problem, it is important to my understanding of Outlook and that's why
I am pursuing the resolve.
Thanks for any help.


"Michael G" wrote in message
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The problem shortcut is in the Today screen. I have tried going into the
Customize settings, changed the selected folders, re-selected, gone with
none, nothing changes. As a matter of fact, any/all of the (email)
folders selected have the same problem. All other shortcuts in the Today
screen work, only the email shortcuts give me this error. The folders
still exist/are in tact as evidenced from the fact that the shortcuts in
the Favorite Folders link just fine.
Michael

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Michael G wrote:

I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of
the shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not
access the specified folder location.

Have you tried removing and re-adding the shortcut?
--
Brian Tillman

Also, the number of unread messages is tracked/updated normally (for these
links).

"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
one other thing, I have performed the detect & repair utility with no
problems being detected/repaired. While it is not critical that I repair
this problem, it is important to my understanding of Outlook and that's
why I am pursuing the resolve.
Thanks for any help.


"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
The problem shortcut is in the Today screen. I have tried going into the
Customize settings, changed the selected folders, re-selected, gone with
none, nothing changes. As a matter of fact, any/all of the (email)
folders selected have the same problem. All other shortcuts in the Today
screen work, only the email shortcuts give me this error. The folders
still exist/are in tact as evidenced from the fact that the shortcuts in
the Favorite Folders link just fine.
Michael

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Michael G wrote:

I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of
the shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not
access the specified folder location.

Have you tried removing and re-adding the shortcut?
--
Brian Tillman

Michael

I have exactly the same problem. Started after I installed the latest Beta
of Internet Explorer. I have been through all the steps you have and still
can't fix it. What I have noticed is that the address for the folders is
wrong if you click on them from the Today page. For the inbox it gives
outlook:/./\Personal%20Folders\Inbox instead of outlook:Inbox which works
fine.

John C

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"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
Also, the number of unread messages is tracked/updated normally (for these
links).

"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
one other thing, I have performed the detect & repair utility with no
problems being detected/repaired. While it is not critical that I repair
this problem, it is important to my understanding of Outlook and that's
why I am pursuing the resolve.
Thanks for any help.


"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
The problem shortcut is in the Today screen. I have tried going into
the Customize settings, changed the selected folders, re-selected, gone
with none, nothing changes. As a matter of fact, any/all of the (email)
folders selected have the same problem. All other shortcuts in the
Today screen work, only the email shortcuts give me this error. The
folders still exist/are in tact as evidenced from the fact that the
shortcuts in the Favorite Folders link just fine.
Michael

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Michael G wrote:

I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of
the shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not
access the specified folder location.

Have you tried removing and re-adding the shortcut?
--
Brian Tillman

Thanks, that sounds right. One problem, I can't find where you make those
changes. Would you walk me through? Thanks.
Michael

"J C" wrote in message
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Michael

I have exactly the same problem. Started after I installed the latest Beta
of Internet Explorer. I have been through all the steps you have and still
can't fix it. What I have noticed is that the address for the folders is
wrong if you click on them from the Today page. For the inbox it gives
outlook:/./\Personal%20Folders\Inbox instead of outlook:Inbox which works
fine.

John C

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Remove SPAMFREE to reply
"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
Also, the number of unread messages is tracked/updated normally (for
these links).

"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
one other thing, I have performed the detect & repair utility with no
problems being detected/repaired. While it is not critical that I
repair this problem, it is important to my understanding of Outlook and
that's why I am pursuing the resolve.
Thanks for any help.


"Michael G" wrote in message
nk.net...
The problem shortcut is in the Today screen. I have tried going into
the Customize settings, changed the selected folders, re-selected, gone
with none, nothing changes. As a matter of fact, any/all of the
(email) folders selected have the same problem. All other shortcuts in
the Today screen work, only the email shortcuts give me this error.
The folders still exist/are in tact as evidenced from the fact that the
shortcuts in the Favorite Folders link just fine.
Michael

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Michael G wrote:

I am using Outlook 2003 on a WinXP Pro PC in standalone (no Exchange
connection). I am
getting this error message when trying to access a folder from one of
the shortcuts.

Unable to display the folder. Microsoft Office Outlook could not
access the specified folder location.

Have you tried removing and re-adding the shortcut?
--
Brian Tillman

Michael G wrote:

Thanks, that sounds right. One problem, I can't find where you make
those changes. Would you walk me through?

Modify the Today page using the Registry to see if that fixes it.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/oltoday.htm
--
Brian Tillman

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Michael G wrote:

Thanks, that sounds right. One problem, I can't find where you make
those changes. Would you walk me through?

Modify the Today page using the Registry to see if that fixes it.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/oltoday.htm
--
Brian Tillman
Had exactly the same problem but have now got it sorted. Edited the Folders
Key as detailed in the link. Had to change
the folder to just the name of the folder with no backslashes to get it to
work. In other words the key just says"Inbox" etc.

JC

Did the same thing, folder name only - no premarker, no slashes, nothing,
just the folder name - and everything is working fine. However, if I go
into 'Customize Outlook Today' for anything I lose it all (is it supposed to
be this way? I had to check it out. Thanks for the help everyone.
Michael

"J C" wrote in message
...

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Michael G wrote:

Thanks, that sounds right. One problem, I can't find where you make
those changes. Would you walk me through?

Modify the Today page using the Registry to see if that fixes it.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/oltoday.htm
--
Brian Tillman
Had exactly the same problem but have now got it sorted. Edited the
Folders Key as detailed in the link. Had to change
the folder to just the name of the folder with no backslashes to get it to
work. In other words the key just says"Inbox" etc.

JC