Article ID: 823580 - Last Review: May 21, 2012 - Revision: 9.0 How to configure how the Offline Address Book is downloaded when you use Outlook in Cached Exchange Mode
SUMMARYThis article describes how to configure how the Offline Address Book is downloaded when you use Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 or Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 in Cached Exchange Mode. MORE INFORMATIONTo configure how the Offline Address Book is downloaded when
you use Outlook in Cached Exchange Mode, follow these steps to configure
the DownloadOAB value in the Registry. Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/
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How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
When you set this registry value to 0 (zero), cached-mode Outlook is forced to perform directory lookups against an Active Directory directory service global catalog server. This action increases the timeliness of access to modified or new Active Directory objects. However, this action also negates some of the increased tolerance for network latencies and outages. Note This is a "FAST PUBLISH" article created directly from within the Microsoft support organization. The information contained herein is provided as-is in response to emerging issues. As a result of the speed in making it available, the materials may include typographical errors and may be revised at any time without notice. See Terms of Use
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