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trying to get my OutlookXP(v10) to connect to the Exchange
2003 but when  i enter my info and hit check name i get an
error message that says:
 Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are
connected to the network and are using the proper server
and mailbox name. The Microsoft Exchange Address Book was
unable to log on to the Microsoft Exchange Server
computer. Contact your system administrator if the problem
persists.

anyone have the exchange server beta working with
outlookxp? should i start lookng at server permissions?
exchange configuation or outlook configuration? or do i
have to upgrade to Outlook2003?

Dear Robert,

Thank you for your post.

Based on my research, this problem is most likely caused by the following
two factors:

1.      The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack
is initialized incorrectly.

2.      The following registry key is not installed:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Rpc\ClientProtocols

If this is the issue, please save the attached ClientProtocol.re_ file to
the hard disk, rename it to ClientProtocol.reg and double-click it to
import it into the Registry.

To recreate the TCP/IP stack, please try the method in the following
Knowledge Base (KB) articles:

Q255843 XCLN: Unable to Log on Exchange Server from Windows 2000 Client
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q255/8/43.asp

Q268575 OL2000: (CW) Err Msg: The Microsoft Exchange Address Book was...
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q268/5/75.asp
Note: It also apply to Outlook 2002

Create a new profile
--------------------
If the problem remains, it may be due to a corrupted profile. Let's try to
add a new profile in Outlook 2002. When starting Outlook using this new
profile, all folders will be empty. We will import the original data from
the old .pst file later.

1.      Close all the programs and click Start --> Control Panel.

2.      Click "Switch to Classic View" if the current view is organized by
category.

3.      Double-click the Mail icon and click "Show Profiles ?.

4.      Click Add? type a specific name for this new profile and click OK.

5.      Follow the wizard to configure the Exchange Server e-mail account
in this profile and click Finish.

6.      Go back to the Mail dialog box, click to select "Prompt for a
profile to be used" and click OK.

7.      Start Outlook and prompt to choose the newly created profile. Does
the problem cease?

Please let me know if this addresses your concern, or if you would like
further assistance. I am looking forward to your reply.

Best regards,

Terry Li
Online Support Professional

thanks that helped
i had to reinstall the TCP/IP stack to get it to work
again, i tried just reinstalling the regkeys but it
complained about security permissions. Seems to have
happened when i installed the outlook2003 beta and then
uninstalled it and reinstalled my outlookXP version.. also
had a problem with the import/export menu choice having
disappeared but i was able to go into the customize menu
and drag it back into my menubar... (a little tricky for
most beginners i would believe)

Hello Robert,

Thank you for your update here. I am glad that everything is OK on your
side.

Best Regards,

Evan Wang
Microsoft Online Support Engineer

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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