Outlook 2K3 New computer auto-fill To: field?

DuaneIsConfused · External Since: Dec 17, 2004 Posts: 1

Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange Server
2003
New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same server

After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT when
I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore like
it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need that,
unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled before.
I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
re-populate the auto-fill feature?

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 8425

Autocompletion information is stored in a file with an NK2 extension. You'd
need to find that file, copy it, then rename it to match the name of the NK2
file in your new installation, then use it to replace your new NK2 file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"DuaneIsConfused" <DuaneIsConfused.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:88113150-F105-451E-9F1A-C709801F19C5@microsoft.com...
> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> Server
> 2003
> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same server
>
> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> when
> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore
> like
> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need
> that,
> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> before.
> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
> re-populate the auto-fill feature?

Randy · External Since: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 17

Also,

You may be interested in a utility that we developed to make greater utility
from your NK2 file. It can be fund at <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dcs-imaging.com/products.htm" target="_blank">www.dcs-imaging.com/products.htm</a>
It's called Owtlook. You can download a free demo if you're interested.

Randy
"DuaneIsConfused" <DuaneIsConfused DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:88113150-F105-451E-9F1A-C709801F19C5@microsoft.com...
> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> Server
> 2003
> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same server
>
> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> when
> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore
> like
> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need
> that,
> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> before.
> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
> re-populate the auto-fill feature?

Pamela · External Since: Jul 16, 2004 Posts: 15

When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field "Suggest
manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?

"DuaneIsConfused" wrote:

> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange Server
> 2003
> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same server
>
> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT when
> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore like
> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need that,
> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled before.
> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
> re-populate the auto-fill feature?

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 8425

Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Pamela" <Pamela DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
> When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
> "Suggest
> manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
>
> "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
>
>> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
>> Server
>> 2003
>> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
>> server
>>
>> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
>> when
>> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore
>> like
>> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need
>> that,
>> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
>> before.
>> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
>> re-populate the auto-fill feature?

Chris · External Since: Apr 10, 2006 Posts: 390

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
>
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Pamela" <Pamela.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
> > "Suggest
> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
> >
> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
> >
> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> >> Server
> >> 2003
> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
> >> server
> >>
> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> >> when
> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore
> >> like
> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need
> >> that,
> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> >> before.
> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
>
>

I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin checkbox is
set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after showing all
protected and hidden files...
I created a file called, profilename.nk2
I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt.. I
made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)

When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the moment
you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..

I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
Any suggestions?

Chris · External Since: Apr 10, 2006 Posts: 390

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
>
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Pamela" <Pamela.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
> > "Suggest
> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
> >
> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
> >
> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> >> Server
> >> 2003
> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
> >> server
> >>
> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> >> when
> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:) anymore
> >> like
> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I need
> >> that,
> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> >> before.
> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that will
> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
>
>

I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin checkbox is
set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after showing all
protected and hidden files...
I created a file called, profilename.nk2
I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt.. I
made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)

When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the moment
you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..

I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
Any suggestions?

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 8425

If you have enabled autocompletion and have populated a cache by sending
messages, then you will have an NK2 file. It cannot be otherwise.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Chris" <Chris.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F601ECBA-C45A-4046-A5BC-2109DD3DAA9C@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
>>
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Pamela" <Pamela.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
>> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
>> > "Suggest
>> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
>> >
>> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
>> >> Server
>> >> 2003
>> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
>> >> server
>> >>
>> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
>> >> when
>> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:)
>> >> anymore
>> >> like
>> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I
>> >> need
>> >> that,
>> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
>> >> before.
>> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that
>> >> will
>> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
>>
>>
>
>
> I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin checkbox
> is
> set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after showing
> all
> protected and hidden files...
> I created a file called, profilename.nk2
> I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt.. I
> made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)
>
> When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
> book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the
> moment
> you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..
>
> I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
> Any suggestions?

Chris · External Since: Apr 10, 2006 Posts: 390

Thanks for saying this.. that is what I thought...
Apparently Vista is different.. I thought maybe there was a permission issue
where the user didnt have rights to make a file.. so I created one myself
with no luck..
this might be a rare case.. but there is no file .nk2, except for the one I
created...

anyone have any ideas? I have already turned off antivirus scanning and any
type of spam blocker that might interfere with the file being created and or
updated??

Anyone have a sample file I can use and see if it works?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> If you have enabled autocompletion and have populated a cache by sending
> messages, then you will have an NK2 file. It cannot be otherwise.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Chris" <Chris DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F601ECBA-C45A-4046-A5BC-2109DD3DAA9C@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
> >> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Russ Valentine
> >> [MVP-Outlook]
> >> "Pamela" <Pamela DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
> >> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
> >> > "Suggest
> >> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
> >> >
> >> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> >> >> Server
> >> >> 2003
> >> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
> >> >> server
> >> >>
> >> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> >> >> when
> >> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:)
> >> >> anymore
> >> >> like
> >> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I
> >> >> need
> >> >> that,
> >> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> >> >> before.
> >> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that
> >> >> will
> >> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin checkbox
> > is
> > set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after showing
> > all
> > protected and hidden files...
> > I created a file called, profilename.nk2
> > I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt.. I
> > made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)
> >
> > When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
> > book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the
> > moment
> > you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..
> >
> > I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
> > Any suggestions?
>
>

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 982

"Chris" <Chris DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:450B4B57-9E2F-4CA2-8355-0D77B8E500B1@microsoft.com...

> Thanks for saying this.. that is what I thought...
> Apparently Vista is different..

Vista isn't different. Open Windows Exporer and enter

%AppData%\Microsoft\Outlook

in the address field. Press Enter. What do you see?
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 8425

You cannot create an NK2 file yourself. Only Outlook can create a valid NK2
file.
Vista is not different. Brian has posted the path to search.
Outlook will not create an NK2 file until you have sent messages and then
exited Outlook completely. So one of those conditions is not true. Tell us
which. Bear in mind that if you are running add-ins or sync software,
Outlook may not have exited completely.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Chris" <Chris.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:450B4B57-9E2F-4CA2-8355-0D77B8E500B1@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for saying this.. that is what I thought...
> Apparently Vista is different.. I thought maybe there was a permission
> issue
> where the user didnt have rights to make a file.. so I created one myself
> with no luck..
> this might be a rare case.. but there is no file .nk2, except for the one
> I
> created...
>
> anyone have any ideas? I have already turned off antivirus scanning and
> any
> type of spam blocker that might interfere with the file being created and
> or
> updated??
>
> Anyone have a sample file I can use and see if it works?
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> If you have enabled autocompletion and have populated a cache by sending
>> messages, then you will have an NK2 file. It cannot be otherwise.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Chris" <Chris.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F601ECBA-C45A-4046-A5BC-2109DD3DAA9C@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> >
>> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Russ Valentine
>> >> [MVP-Outlook]
>> >> "Pamela" <Pamela.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
>> >> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
>> >> > "Suggest
>> >> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
>> >> >
>> >> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with
>> >> >> Exhange
>> >> >> Server
>> >> >> 2003
>> >> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
>> >> >> server
>> >> >>
>> >> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully
>> >> >> EXCEPT
>> >> >> when
>> >> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:)
>> >> >> anymore
>> >> >> like
>> >> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I
>> >> >> need
>> >> >> that,
>> >> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always
>> >> >> auto-filled
>> >> >> before.
>> >> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that
>> >> >> will
>> >> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin
>> > checkbox
>> > is
>> > set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after
>> > showing
>> > all
>> > protected and hidden files...
>> > I created a file called, profilename.nk2
>> > I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt..
>> > I
>> > made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)
>> >
>> > When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
>> > book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the
>> > moment
>> > you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..
>> >
>> > I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
>> > Any suggestions?
>>
>>

teresa · External Since: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 11

I am having a similar problem with autocomplete. I have Windows XP and
Microsoft 2007. The autocomplete feature is checked in Outlook. The
autocomplete feature works as long as Outlook is on. However, if you close
Outlook and open it back up, the autocomplete feature doesn't work and it is
still checked in the options menu. I have searched for the nk2 file and it
does not show up on the search. I have made sure the advanced options showed
the hidden files, but it still doesn't find it. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,
Teresa

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> If you have enabled autocompletion and have populated a cache by sending
> messages, then you will have an NK2 file. It cannot be otherwise.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Chris" <Chris RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F601ECBA-C45A-4046-A5BC-2109DD3DAA9C@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
> >> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Russ Valentine
> >> [MVP-Outlook]
> >> "Pamela" <Pamela RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
> >> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
> >> > "Suggest
> >> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
> >> >
> >> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> >> >> Server
> >> >> 2003
> >> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
> >> >> server
> >> >>
> >> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> >> >> when
> >> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:)
> >> >> anymore
> >> >> like
> >> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I
> >> >> need
> >> >> that,
> >> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> >> >> before.
> >> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that
> >> >> will
> >> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin checkbox
> > is
> > set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after showing
> > all
> > protected and hidden files...
> > I created a file called, profilename.nk2
> > I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt.. I
> > made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)
> >
> > When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
> > book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the
> > moment
> > you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..
> >
> > I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
> > Any suggestions?
>
>

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 982

"teresa" <teresa.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B51A4181-1891-428B-BFA5-7026B6A4EC7F@microsoft.com...

>I am having a similar problem with autocomplete. I have Windows XP and
> Microsoft 2007. The autocomplete feature is checked in Outlook. The
> autocomplete feature works as long as Outlook is on. However, if you close
> Outlook and open it back up, the autocomplete feature doesn't work and it is
> still checked in the options menu.

You have something that is preventing the closure of Outlook. See if this
helps:
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/outlookdoesntclose.htm

> I have searched for the nk2 file and it
> does not show up on the search. I have made sure the advanced options
> showed
> the hidden files, but it still doesn't find it. What am I doing wrong?

The file will be in %AppData%\Microsoft\Outlook and its name will match your
mail profile name.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Diane Poremsky [MVP] · External Since: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 6715

That means either outlook isn't closing completely or the profile is
corrupt.
See http://www.slipstick.com/problems/nicknamecache.asp

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
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Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com

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"teresa" <teresa.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B51A4181-1891-428B-BFA5-7026B6A4EC7F@microsoft.com...
> I am having a similar problem with autocomplete. I have Windows XP and
> Microsoft 2007. The autocomplete feature is checked in Outlook. The
> autocomplete feature works as long as Outlook is on. However, if you
> close
> Outlook and open it back up, the autocomplete feature doesn't work and it
> is
> still checked in the options menu. I have searched for the nk2 file and
> it
> does not show up on the search. I have made sure the advanced options
> showed
> the hidden files, but it still doesn't find it. What am I doing wrong?
>
> Thanks,
> Teresa
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> If you have enabled autocompletion and have populated a cache by sending
>> messages, then you will have an NK2 file. It cannot be otherwise.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Chris" <Chris.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F601ECBA-C45A-4046-A5BC-2109DD3DAA9C@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> >
>> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Russ Valentine
>> >> [MVP-Outlook]
>> >> "Pamela" <Pamela.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
>> >> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
>> >> > "Suggest
>> >> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
>> >> >
>> >> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with
>> >> >> Exhange
>> >> >> Server
>> >> >> 2003
>> >> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
>> >> >> server
>> >> >>
>> >> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully
>> >> >> EXCEPT
>> >> >> when
>> >> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:)
>> >> >> anymore
>> >> >> like
>> >> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I
>> >> >> need
>> >> >> that,
>> >> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always
>> >> >> auto-filled
>> >> >> before.
>> >> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that
>> >> >> will
>> >> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin
>> > checkbox
>> > is
>> > set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after
>> > showing
>> > all
>> > protected and hidden files...
>> > I created a file called, profilename.nk2
>> > I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt..
>> > I
>> > made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)
>> >
>> > When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
>> > book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the
>> > moment
>> > you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..
>> >
>> > I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
>> > Any suggestions?
>>
>>

lquillen · External Since: Oct 15, 2009 Posts: 1

Is there a size limit to this .nk2 file? Is there any way to restore a
version from yesterday?

I sent an email to a couple of thousand people and now my auto-complete
feature is only showing those names. I am missing a lot of other ones that
used to be there?

Any ideas?

Thank you...

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> If you have enabled autocompletion and have populated a cache by sending
> messages, then you will have an NK2 file. It cannot be otherwise.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Chris" <Chris RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F601ECBA-C45A-4046-A5BC-2109DD3DAA9C@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> >
> >> Then you are using a version of Outlook prior to 2002.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Russ Valentine
> >> [MVP-Outlook]
> >> "Pamela" <Pamela RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:E3863242-23CA-4EF3-9591-45D6DA8BD880@microsoft.com...
> >> > When I click on advanced email options, it doesn't show me the field
> >> > "Suggest
> >> > manes while completing To, Cc, Bcc" Why and how do I get it?
> >> >
> >> > "DuaneIsConfused" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Old computer - Win2K SP4 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file with Exhange
> >> >> Server
> >> >> 2003
> >> >> New computer - WinXp Pro SP2 - Outlook 2003 using .OST file w/ same
> >> >> server
> >> >>
> >> >> After setting up the new computer, everything works wonderfully EXCEPT
> >> >> when
> >> >> I compose e-mails, it doesn't auto-fill the e-mail address (To:)
> >> >> anymore
> >> >> like
> >> >> it used to on the old computer. There are e-mail addresses that I
> >> >> need
> >> >> that,
> >> >> unfortunately, aren't in my contact list, but have always auto-filled
> >> >> before.
> >> >> I still have the old computer. Is there a file I can transfer that
> >> >> will
> >> >> re-populate the auto-fill feature?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > I have a Vista Machine I installed Outlook 2007. The auto fillin checkbox
> > is
> > set in outlook: To: CC: BCC there was no .nk2 files- even after showing
> > all
> > protected and hidden files...
> > I created a file called, profilename.nk2
> > I thought by creating this file, it would resolve the issue- it didnt.. I
> > made sure the name of the File was exact(case, etc)
> >
> > When you are in outlook... you type in the name or pull from an address
> > book... it saves the names you type in..while in outlook 2007, but the
> > moment
> > you get out of outlook and reenter- the name are gone..
> >
> > I have removed outlook 2007 completely as well and reloaded!!
> > Any suggestions?
>
>

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 982

"lquillen" <lquillen.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:10C48EE8-7454-40D9-84B1-746063817BB3@microsoft.com...

> Is there a size limit to this .nk2 file? Is there any way to restore a
> version from yesterday?

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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]