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How to remove Outlook program files

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by richard h

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We are rolling out Windows 2000 workstations and do not use the outlook email program. we were trying to delete the program file(s) and the directory but bill has decided he wants them to stay on the machine and they will automagicvally re-appear no matter what we try to do. Does anyone have a clue?

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by kevin_b

Outlook doesn't come on win2k, outlook express does as part of Internet Explorer. You can't remove outlook express because Internet Explorer needs it and deleting it will cause massive issues with the OS, IE and office 2k. That is one of the big issues in the anti-trust suit the gov't has filed against MS. Simply hide the folders and delete the shortcuts to outlook express and users won't be able to get to it. You can also deny everyone rights to run the executable. Good Luck!

by richard h

I understand the anti-trust issue. Hiding and removing icons won't work here. We run a Novell Network and the Novell client can dynamically create users on the desktop. When a user is created, the Icons appear in the *new* users desktop pointing to the hidden programs. I guess we will just have to use Novell's sweet management to overcome Bill's wishes ...

by dklippert

See if this article gives you some direction:
(Type the Q number in the search box at support.microsoft.com)

How to Add and Remove Internet Explorer Components

Q171229

You might also consider just removing the icon.

by richard h

That Q# simply says to remove the program from the Add/Remove programs in control panel. The outlook express software is not listed anywhere in add/remove either by itself or in conjunction with IE.

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