DOCUMENT:Q242947  22-JUN-2001  [exchange]
TITLE   :XCLN: Error Message Accessing PF: Unable to Display the Folder
PRODUCT :Microsoft Exchange
PROD/VER:WINDOWS:2000,98
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Outlook 2000 
 - Microsoft Outlook 98 
 - Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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When you attempt to access a public folder from an Outlook client, you may
receive the following error message:

   Unable to display the folder.

MORE INFORMATION
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In Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000, the Owner of a public folder can limit the
ability to view the folder contents to Owners only. To do so, if you are a
public folder Owner:

1. In Outlook, open the folder properties.

2. Click the Administration tab. Under "This folder is available to", click the
   Owners Only option button. If you click the "All Users with access
   permission" option button, other users will be able to view the folder
   contents.

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbOutlookSearch kbOutlook2000Search kbOutlook98Search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:2000,98
Issue type        : kbhowto

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