[Exchange] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

[Katherine M. Moss]

Agreed! I have to say I've been guilty of it more than once, though, too, so ...

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From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Calvin McLennan
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:08 PM
To: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

In my experience the Autocomplete cache is also the primary source for 
addresses used in error.  Users start an email, enter the first few characters 
of the contact they want - and too quickly accept what is offered!

Nice to have, people will scream if it gets lost (especially those that refuse 
to do the time to build a valid set of Contacts for their needs!)

Cal

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From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Katherine M. Moss
Sent: December 1, 2017 12:12 PM
To: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete 
cache

I have. I love that thing; would recommend that you allow users to edit and 
save their own autocomplete files. Inocuous enough …

 

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Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
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To: ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com; exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete 
cache

 

Also, Nirsoft has a utility that supposedly lets you open up and edit the 
autocomplete file.  Has anyone used it?

 

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Behalf Of Michael B. Smith
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 7:21 AM
To: exchange@lists.myitforum.com; ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

 

Without restarting Outlook? That would require testing.

 

But yes, when Outlook restarts it will.

 

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Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 9:34 AM
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Cc: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete 
cache

 

Guys, I am 100% completely onboard with you.  I don’t want to do this, but I’ve 
been directed to, and they’re not listening to reason.  So, does anyone know of 
a way to do this, without opening Outlook.  If I just rename/delete the 
original file, will Outlook recreate it automatically the first time the user 
sends a new e-mail?

 

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Jack Kramer
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 1:50 PM
To: <ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com> <ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com>
Cc: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

 

Oh, if he clears everyone’s autocomplete cache I’d put money on it being open 
carry versus concealed...


Jack Kramer, Senior Consultant
Small Type Computing - www.smalltype.net
W: 855-765-8973 x101 - C: 248-635-4955 

 

On Nov 30, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Webster <webs...@carlwebster.com> wrote:

 

Be glad CA is not a concealed carry state!

 

 

Webster

 

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Subject: [NTSysADM] Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

 

Recently, we did a cleanup of proxy addresses that were no longer 
needed.  Unfortunately, this has caused an issue with our users, as some of 
their autocomplete entries are using the old, now gone, proxy addresses.  I’ve 
been directed to clear everyone’s autocomplete cache.  I found a quick and easy 
command to do this, but it opens Outlook in order to perform the clean.  
(outlook.exe /CleanAutoCompleteCache).  Having Outlook open spontaneously, or a 
second instance opening, would be very disconcerting and worrisome for our 
users, so I’d like to find a way to clean the cache, without opening Outlook.  
Does anyone have a method?

 

For the most part, all users are using Outlook 2016, but there are a 
few 2013, and 2010.

 

Thanks,

 

Joe Heaton

Information Technology Operations Branch

Data and Technology Division

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife

1700 9th Street, 3rd Floor

Sacramento, CA  95811

Desk:  916-323-1284

 

[Exchange] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

[Calvin McLennan]

In my experience the Autocomplete cache is also the primary source for 
addresses used in error.  Users start an email, enter the first few characters 
of the contact they want - and too quickly accept what is offered!

Nice to have, people will scream if it gets lost (especially those that refuse 
to do the time to build a valid set of Contacts for their needs!)

Cal

-Original Message-
From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Katherine M. Moss
Sent: December 1, 2017 12:12 PM
To: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete 
cache

I have. I love that thing; would recommend that you allow users to edit and 
save their own autocomplete files. Inocuous enough …

 

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 11:50 AM
To: ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com; exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete 
cache

 

Also, Nirsoft has a utility that supposedly lets you open up and edit the 
autocomplete file.  Has anyone used it?

 

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Michael B. Smith
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 7:21 AM
To: exchange@lists.myitforum.com; ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

 

Without restarting Outlook? That would require testing.

 

But yes, when Outlook restarts it will.

 

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 9:34 AM
To: ntsys...@lists.myitforum.com
Cc: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete 
cache

 

Guys, I am 100% completely onboard with you.  I don’t want to do this, but I’ve 
been directed to, and they’re not listening to reason.  So, does anyone know of 
a way to do this, without opening Outlook.  If I just rename/delete the 
original file, will Outlook recreate it automatically the first time the user 
sends a new e-mail?

 

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Jack Kramer
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 1:50 PM
To:  
Cc: exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

 

Oh, if he clears everyone’s autocomplete cache I’d put money on it being open 
carry versus concealed...


Jack Kramer, Senior Consultant
Small Type Computing - www.smalltype.net
W: 855-765-8973 x101 - C: 248-635-4955 

 

On Nov 30, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Webster  wrote:

 

Be glad CA is not a concealed carry state!

 

 

Webster

 

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
  [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
 ] On Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 10:05 AM
To: 'NT System Admin Issues Discussion list' 
 >; 
exchange@lists.myitforum.com  
Subject: [NTSysADM] Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

 

Recently, we did a cleanup of proxy addresses that were no longer 
needed.  Unfortunately, this has caused an issue with our users, as some of 
their autocomplete entries are using the old, now gone, proxy addresses.  I’ve 
been directed to clear everyone’s autocomplete cache.  I found a quick and easy 
command to do this, but it opens Outlook in order to perform the clean.  
(outlook.exe /CleanAutoCompleteCache).  Having Outlook open spontaneously, or a 
second instance opening, would be very disconcerting and worrisome for our 
users, so I’d like to find a way to clean the cache, without opening Outlook.  
Does anyone have a method?

 

For the most part, all users are using Outlook 2016, but there are a 
few 2013, and 2010.

 

Thanks,

 

Joe Heaton

Information Technology Operations Branch

Data and Technology Division

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife

1700 9th Street, 3rd Floor

Sacramento, CA  95811

Desk:  916-323-1284

 

[Exchange] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

[Michael B. Smith]

I'm inclined to agree with the "fire and pitchforks".

You'd be better off to rename it.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Kennedy, Jim
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 11:47 AM
To: 'exchange@lists.myitforum.com'
Subject: [Exchange] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

That is their address book..in their minds.  There will be fire and pitch forks.

I believe you can just delete the files that start with 'stream_autocomplete in 
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\RoamCache

Test that, and wait for someone else to say I am crazy, or not.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
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Subject: [Exchange] Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

Recently, we did a cleanup of proxy addresses that were no longer needed.  
Unfortunately, this has caused an issue with our users, as some of their 
autocomplete entries are using the old, now gone, proxy addresses.  I've been 
directed to clear everyone's autocomplete cache.  I found a quick and easy 
command to do this, but it opens Outlook in order to perform the clean.  
(outlook.exe /CleanAutoCompleteCache).  Having Outlook open spontaneously, or a 
second instance opening, would be very disconcerting and worrisome for our 
users, so I'd like to find a way to clean the cache, without opening Outlook.  
Does anyone have a method?

For the most part, all users are using Outlook 2016, but there are a few 2013, 
and 2010.

Thanks,

Joe Heaton
Information Technology Operations Branch
Data and Technology Division
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
1700 9th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA  95811
Desk:  916-323-1284

[Exchange] RE: Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

[Kennedy, Jim]

That is their address book..in their minds.  There will be fire and pitch forks.

I believe you can just delete the files that start with 'stream_autocomplete in 
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\RoamCache

Test that, and wait for someone else to say I am crazy, or not.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Heaton, Joseph@Wildlife
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 11:05 AM
To: 'NT System Admin Issues Discussion list' ; 
exchange@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [Exchange] Crosspost: clearing the autocomplete cache

Recently, we did a cleanup of proxy addresses that were no longer needed.  
Unfortunately, this has caused an issue with our users, as some of their 
autocomplete entries are using the old, now gone, proxy addresses.  I've been 
directed to clear everyone's autocomplete cache.  I found a quick and easy 
command to do this, but it opens Outlook in order to perform the clean.  
(outlook.exe /CleanAutoCompleteCache).  Having Outlook open spontaneously, or a 
second instance opening, would be very disconcerting and worrisome for our 
users, so I'd like to find a way to clean the cache, without opening Outlook.  
Does anyone have a method?

For the most part, all users are using Outlook 2016, but there are a few 2013, 
and 2010.

Thanks,

Joe Heaton
Information Technology Operations Branch
Data and Technology Division
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
1700 9th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA  95811
Desk:  916-323-1284