XCLN: Internet Message Access Protocol Clients Can Rename, Move, or Delete Some Outlook Special Folders

When you use an Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) client to gain access to an Exchange 2000 Server computer, you may be able to rename and move the default folders. You may also be able to delete some of the default folders that are created by Microsoft Outlook.

The following are the default folders that you can rename or move by using some IMAP clients:

• Calendar
• Contacts
• Deleted Items
• Drafts
• Journal
• Notes
• Outbox
• Tasks

For example, a user can use the IMAP client to rename the Calendar folder to the My Appointments folder. A user can also move the Calendar folder to be a subfolder of the Inbox.

With some IMAP clients you may be able to delete the following Outlook folders:

• Calendar
• Contacts
• Journal
• Notes
• Tasks

If you accidentally delete one of the default Outlook folders and you need to re-create the folder, you can do so with the IMAP client, or by using Outlook. Certain startup switches enable you to easily re-create any missing default Outlook folders. For additional information about re-creating Outlook folders with Outlook, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: