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If your calendar is messed up due to not using the correct ‘Use DST’ setting, or from changing time zones, the usual fix is to export the calendar to Excel or CSV format while the time zone is configured so the appointment times are correct. Then change the time zone settings on the computer, move the existing appointments to a new calendar folder and import the appointments … [Read more...] about Tip 485: Fix DST Problems

Good news for Google Calendar users – it supports 2-way sync with your outlook calendar (or one way sync, either to or from Google’s calendar is an option). You’ll need to download and install a sync tool from the google site –log into your account and look for the link.  Syncing is done every 10 minutes and seems to work well. When I installed it, I received an error … [Read more...] about Tip 484: Sync with Google Calendar

If you installed Outlook 2007 on Vista and are having problems with the password not getting saved, type (or paste) shell:dpapiKeys in either Start Menu, Run command or in the Start Search field of the Start menu. Rename the key (it begins with S-1-5-21) and restart Outlook. You’ll lose any passwords that might be there. (Passwords are stored in hidden system files in … [Read more...] about Tip 481: Outlook 2007 Passwords Won't Save