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OutlookSize


As you know, Outlook has a problem for its data file (*.pst or *.ost) size limitation. The Outlook data file will be corrupted once it reaches 2GB size. However, for us - Network Administrators, it is quite difficult to detect which Outlook data files need to be reorganized not to exceed 2GB limit. Asking the users to do regular maintenance is also quite difficult and not reliable.

I developed OutlookSize utility to make early detection of 2GB size limitation, however this utility cannot stop Outlook from growing more than 2GB. It simply warns the users and/or the technical support, therefore technical support can do their best to do the maintenance to ensure it will not exceed the limit.

Warning: Since this program has not reached its version 1.0, the picture may be different with the actual program; it is provided for reference only.

To configure OutlookSize, just edit the .ini file on the same location with the executable file. Here is an example of OutlookSize.ini:

[Setup]
MaxSizeWarn=1100
MaxSizeStop=1900
CloseIfEmptyDelay=3
SmtpServer=smtp.yourcompany.com
SmtpSender=yourname@yourcompany.com

[WarnActions]
SendEmail=
SendMessage=pc-support1;pc-support2;pc-support3
RunProgram=
RenamePst=No

[StopActions]
SendEmail=support@yourcompany.com
SendMessage=pc-support1;pc-support2;pc-support3
RunProgram=
RenamePst=Yes
      

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