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Do not enable compatibility mode – this is not needed and will cause problems with any version of Outlook.
Outlook 2002, 2000, 98, and 97 are not supported on Vista. If you choose to install any of these applications you should expect errors and annoyances. The better known problems for Outlook 2000 are listed below but there may be others I'm not aware of. See Outlook on Vista (and Win7) for problems associated with the other versions.
These versions of Outlook are all long out of support and Microsoft will not release patches to fix any problems with these versions. Upgrading is highly recommended, or use the new Vista calendar and mail applications if you are unwilling or unable to upgrade.
With more extensive use, additional issues and workarounds may come to light. If you are using Outlook 2000 for email because you need the calendar, it's probably well worth your time to try the Mail and Calendar applications included with Vista. Windows Mail is more secure than Outlook 2000 and includes anti-spam filtering. The Calendar application supports many of the features found in Outlook 2007's calendar, including calendar sharing and publishing. If you are using Outlook for Word's spell check, Windows Live Mail Desktop supports "spell check as you type".
If you want to keep using Outlook 2000, keep reading.
Internet Mail Only Mode wab.dll Error
Internet Mail Only (IMO) mode will fail due to the missing wab.dll (Windows Address Book). You can try copying the wab.dll to Vista and registering it. While this will end the error, the address book may not function correctly. For more information on this fix, see Hack the WAB.
Corporate / Workgroup Mode
Corporate/Workgroup mode seems to work fine, except the Startup dialog comes up each time you restart Outlook (click Next and work your way through the dialog).
After installing Office 2000:
Use Regedit and go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClients
Change the default value for Calendar, Contacts, Mail, and News to "Microsoft Outlook".
In the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsMailMicrosoft Outlook entry
add a Type Reg_SZ entry named "MSIComponentID" and give it a value of
"{FF1D0740-D227-11D1-A4B0-006008AF820E}" .
Rob adds: "I had a user that wanted to use the "Send to" option for mail recipient. The fix for that:
From the start menu's search box (at the bottom of the menu) type "shell:sento". This should open a window showing the various sendto options. Place a shortcut to Outlook.exe in this folder and rename it to "Mail Recipient". If there is an original "Mail Recipient" already there then move it somewhere else… "
The shortcut is a good idea for anyone who uses the Send to mail command very much – it honors the default stationery, signature and editor options you set. Rob said they didn't need the switches – if it errors for you with just the outlook.exe in Send to (or to use with other versions), see Send To Revisited for the switches you need to use.
Other Versions of Outlook
Outlook on Vista (and Win7) original page. Covers Outlook 2003, 2002, 98, 97.
Outlook 2003 on Windows 7: see Opening Zip Attachments and Office Assistant requires Microsoft Agent
Published May 14, 2011. Last updated on October 25, 2020.
If you are using Windows 7 Outlook 2000 is fine but if you have got Windows 8 Outlook 2003 is better as that works on 8 but 2000 does not.
Do they offer a free account for mail?
have tried the Outlook on my home page and can't get it to work
Widows essentials has bee discontinued or it seems I always get an error when trying
I was using windows live and can't get any help on setting it up in a pop account
My Provider Suddenlink.net is no help the said to contact Microsoft
Thank You
Dominick F Meo
Windows 8 & 10 have a free mail client included, although its not all that great. If you are looking for something closer to outlook, outlook express or live mail, try eM client. It's free for up to 2 accounts/
Outlook Mail 2000 works fine on my Windows 7 but I could not get it working on Windows 8. I don't know if there is a fix for this. But yes it works on Windows 7.
Do you get any error messages? I have not tested it on windows 10, but the same fixs for win7 should work on 10.
I have not got Windows 10. It is Windows 8 that it does not work on. I mean Outlook 2000 runs on 8 but I cannot send emails with it. And if I set it up as webmail it won't open on 8. It only works in corporate mode on 8. But I still cannot send emails. But it works on Windows 7 and all of the earlier Windows but not Windows 8.
I had to replace my hard drive so Windows 7 then Office 2000. Everything worked great for months. Now I get the error message everyone else is talking about, unable to find WAB DLL. Except I checked registry and it is there. What else is missing?
You really should upgrade to a newer version of office... have you tried the recommendations here - https://www.outlook-tips.net/2011/2791/missing-wab-dll ?
Thanks Diane but I was disabled 15 years ago and cannot afford the price they want for the newer office. Craig Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™II Skyrocket™ an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone.Disqus wrote: Settings A new comment was posted on Outlook Tips Diane Poremsky You really should upgrade to a newer version of office... have you tried the recommendations here - https://www.outlook-tips.net/20... ? 3:07 a.m., Friday April 18 Reply to Diane Poremsky Diane Poremsky’s comment is in reply to Craig: I had to replace my hard drive so Windows 7 then Office 2000. Everything worked great for months. Now… Read more »
Are you using Internet mode or Corporate? Corporate mode shouldn't have the wab.dll error.
Thanks Diane:
I may well be suffering from "frustration overload". What is your perception of these companies that offer tech support by taking remote control of your machine, and fixing your problem? One guy I talked to suggested he's get me up and running for $150.00.
Comments,
Terry
If it's a trustworthy company, it's ok, but scammers can easily install Trojans and take over your machine or hold it hostage, forcing you to pay out the nose to get your stuff back.
I do remote services using gotomeeting - my fee is a little lower, but by the hour. If interested, see http://www.slipstick.com/help for more information.