OL: How to Remove the Outlook Icon from Your Desktop (321777)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Outlook 97
- Microsoft Outlook 98
- Microsoft Outlook 2000
- Microsoft Outlook 2002
This article was previously published under Q321777 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SUMMARY
Under certain circumstances, you may have to hide the Outlook 2002 icon from your desktop after installation. Follow these steps to hide the Outlook 2002 icon. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk. - Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe or Regedit.exe).
- Locate and then click the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} - Right-click the {00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} key, and then click Delete or Rename.
- Quit Registry Editor.
To see the changes take affect, you must refresh your desktop. To do this:
- Minimize all open windows.
- With the left mouse button, click your desktop.
- Press F5 to refresh your desktop.
NOTE: The Desktop icon is typically computer specific. If you create the HKEY_Current_User key, the icon on the desktop becomes user specific.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 11/18/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbhowto KB321777 |
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