Re: Outlook 2000 after XP SP2 installed

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From: ParkerzDad (ParkerzDad_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/16/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:57:01 -0700

Yes, I've seen that article. I suspect it is related. But, the article
talks about sending emails. My problem is with receiving.

"me" wrote:

> Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 883606
>
> Messages in Microsoft Outlook are not sent immediately in Windows XP Service Pack 2
> SYMPTOMS
> After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), when you try to send a message in Microsoft Outlook, the message is not immediately sent. The message remains in your Outbox folder longer than you expect.
> WORKAROUND
> To work around this problem, click a folder other than the Outbox folder, or open any e-mail message. This action sends a remote procedure call (RPC) to the Exchange server, and the e-mail messages in your Outbox folder are sent.
> STATUS
> Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
> MORE INFORMATION
> For additional information, see the "Changes to Functionality in Windows XP Service Pack 2" document. To view this document, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx
>
> The information in this article applies to:
> a.. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
> b.. Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2)
>
> "ParkerzDad" <ParkerzDad@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2A859B6C-DD15-4FD9-9D64-7589830579FB@microsoft.com...
> > One thing I've noticed:
> >
> > I have OUtlook installed in a Corporate configuration connecting to Exchange
> > 5.5.
> >
> > Since the SP2 install, MAPISP32.exe and Outlook.exe are blocked by the
> > Windows Firewall when listening for inbound connections.
> >
> > Is there a reason I should not add these to the exceptions list, or is there
> > a better way around this?
> >
> > Why do I care/What's the problem with leaving it alone? I've had a few
> > users complain that they seem to be getting their email in "spurts" or not in
> > a timely manner then all of a sudden Outlook seems to catch up. The problem
> > started after the Service Pack install, so this is where I am in my
> > troubleshooting process

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