Control Panel ‘Mail Icon Missing’

KB ID 0000237

Problem

Problem usually seen on x64 Office versions, to set up some mail profiles;

Solution

Firstly what happens if you try running;

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outlook.exe /manageprofiles

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The file you are looking for is called mlcfg32.cpl Find it and double click it. here’s where I found it

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office{Version}

or

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\1033

If you get stuck, or are using x64 bit version of Office, go old school *remember to run it form the root of the drive!)

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Microsoft Outlook: Creating a New Profile

KB ID 0001371

Problem

There are times when a problem with your Outlook profile can manifest itself in many ‘annoying’ ways. Sometimes the simplest thing to do is to put your Outlook profile to one side, and create a fresh new one.

Solution

Ensure Outlook is closed, open Control Panel > Set the view to ‘Small icons’ > Mail > Show Profiles.

Add > Give the new profile a sensible name > OK.

Configure you mail account, (if using Exchange, it should auto-configure for you) > Finish

Change the settings to ‘Prompt for a profile to be used’ > Apply > OK.

Open Outlook and select the new profile.

Make sure everything loads up and syncs correctly > Close Outlook again.

Once you’re happy, go back to the ‘Mail’ Settings, and change it to always use the new profile. You can delete the old profile if you wish > Apply > OK.

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How to Join Windows to a Domain

KB ID 0000661 

Problem

If you are struggling with the new Windows UI, then routine tasks like joining a domain can be hard to locate.

Solution

Before you start, I’m assuming there are no problems with your domain and the Windows 8 client can resolve the domain name with DNS.

1. Press Windows Key+X to bring up the advanced context menu > Control Panel > System and Security.

Technical Ninja Tip: You can launch the run command (Windows Key+R) and run the sysdm.cpl shortcut, then jump straight to step 3.

2. System.

3. In the ‘Computer name and workgroup settings’ section > Change Settings > Computer name tab > Change > Select domain and type in the domain name > OK.

4. Provide domain credentials that have the rights to join the domain > OK. (You can also change the computer name on this tab).

Note: A domain user has the right to join ten machines to a domain, but most people use an administrative account.

5. Providing Windows 8 can resolve the domain name, and the credentials you supplied are correct it should join the domain successfully > OK > OK > Reboot the machine.

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