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Troubleshoot Outlook Problems with PowerShell

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson teaches how to use Windows PowerShell to troubleshoot Microsoft Outlook problems.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem with Microsoft Outlook on my laptop. It seems that it goes to sleep or something. I will be working, go to check my email, and nothing appears. But if I look at my ...

Use PowerShell to Data Mine Your Outlook Inbox

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to data mine your Microsoft Outlook Inbox. (image)   Hey, Scripting Guy! I was talking to my boss the other day, and he made a rather interesting observation. He said that if I send four or five emails to a person within a four- or five-minute period, I ...

Use PowerShell to Data Mine Your Outlook Sent Items

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, teaches you how to use Windows PowerShell to data mine your Sent Items folder in Microsoft Outlook. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I was wondering if I would use Windows PowerShell to process my Sent Items in Outlook. I mean, I think there is some interesting data I could obtain if I could find an ...

Use PowerShell to Export Outlook Calendar Information

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to export Microsoft Outlook calendar information. (image)   Hey, Scripting Guy! I was reading your Hey Scripting Guy! blogs that were talking about the 2011 Scripting Games. I was unable to compete this year, but that did not prevent me from watching the games. I bet you did not know that ...

Troubleshoot Outlook Issues with PowerShell

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to troubleshoot and diagnose Microsoft Outlook performance issues. (image)   Hey, Scripting Guy! I recently upgraded to Microsoft Outlook 2010, and to be honest I am rather disappointed. It seems like it takes forever to launch. I can click the Outlook icon to start the program, open Internet ...