If you're using the autocomplete cache as your address book because it's too much effort to right click on an address and save it as a new Contact, you should use a utility that creates contacts from all addresses you reply to, as the autocomplete cache is not a good substitute for contacts.
When you upgrade from Outlook and earlier in-place and use the same profile, Outlook or should import the NK2 you used with your previous Outlook version automatically on the first run.
If Outlook didn't import the NK2 automatically, or you are using a new computer and didn't think to move the NK2 file, or you made a new profile, you can import the NK2 after the first run by using the ImportNK2 switch.
When you import the NK2, the contents of the file are merged into the existing nickname cache that is currently stored in your mailbox. If you need to re-import the. If you create a new profile you can copy the NK2 file used by your old profile. You'll need to rename it so it matches the name of your new profile. To remove single addresses, select the name using the arrow keys then press Delete.
In Outlook , you can also click the x beside the name to delete it or use the Backspace key. Beta version 0. Free for home use; Commercial license available. Use NK2View to view, edit or delete entries in Outlook's. NK2 AutoComplete file. Export the records to text, html, or xml files. Version 1.
There is a limit of names on the autocomplete cache in Outlook. The limit can be raised in Outlook by use of a registry setting. Note: this value will not exist by default and is only needed if you want to change the limit.
The following registry files will change the registry key to entries. Download the file for your version of Outlook and double click to run.
Outlook Outlook Outlook She also created video training CDs and online training classes for Microsoft Outlook. I found the info in this article about the autocomplete cache from Outlook applicable to Version in the section about Outlook or Newer very helpful in moving a family member from one computer to a new one. Thank you!! Hi Diane, Great article, really useful. Hi Diane, I know you're an Outlook mastermind, but not sure if this extends into Excel!
I have code that pulls the "Contacts" list, but I'm trying to do the same with the Auto-complete. To do so, the code needs to know the "name" of the list.
For example, "Contacts", "Global Address List", etc You can't use VBA I don;t think redemption can read it either, but will check to access the autocomplete list - but nirsoft. Thanks for the prompt reply!
I was hoping to avoid external programs, as I'm building this for my company. Greatly appreciate your response!
In Outlook , you can copy the names and email addresses in the Auto-Complete List from one computer to another. For example, if you are upgrading to a new computer and don't want to lose all the information stored in the Auto-Complete List, you can copy the names and email addresses from your old computer to your new computer.
Important: You must exit Microsoft Outlook before starting the following procedure. The names will be included in the Auto-Complete List when you restart Outlook. Note: Depending on your file settings, this folder might be hidden. Tip: You can copy the file to removable media, such as a USB media stick, and then copy the file to the correct location on your new computer.
Or you can attach the file to an email message and send the message to yourself. On the new computer, open the attachment in Outlook, and then save it in the correct location. If the Outlook user profile name is different on the computer where you are moving the. For example, if you move Kim Akers. Run mfcmapi. On the Session menu, click Logon. In the top pane, locate the line that corresponds to your mailbox, and then double-click it.
To avoid duplicate entries, you must delete the existing AutoComplete message. Copy and import an. In the Outlook folder, find your Auto-Complete List. Need more help? The steps to export and import the AutoComplete list are different, depending on the version of Outlook that you're using.
If you're prompted for a profile, select the desired profile name, and then select OK. Before you delete the IPM. Autocomplete message, you must export the message by using the steps in the How to copy the AutoComplete list section. Locate the. The steps to copy the AutoComplete list in Outlook and Outlook are different. This is because Outlook and Outlook store the AutoComplete list in the.
Selecting X will prevent that entry name from appearing in the AutoComplete list again but won't remove it from your account. This entry may still appear in other areas in Outlook such as search boxes. If you send a person a new email after you've removed their name from the AutoComplete list, their information will be added back to the list. To delete the AutoComplete list in Outlook and Outlook , you must manually delete the. To delete the. On the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
In the Run dialog box, type the following command including the quotation marks , and then select OK :. Right-click the. NK2 file that has name of the profile that you want to reset, and then select Rename. This section describes known issues that can occur with the AutoComplete cache. To find out where is the Outlook location of all these files depends on what version of Outlook you are using.
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