Outlook 2007/2010 + Gmail IMAP = No Desktop Alert! (Solved!)

Here we are, solving e-mail problems again! What would you do without us, San Diego? Are you using Gmail or another IMAP e-mail service with Outlook? If so, read on!

If you've used a POP account or Exchange in Outlook, then you probably appreciate it when you get when that cool little e-mail alert fades in on the bottom right of your screen, with the name, time and brief little snippet of information.

BUT (and there's always a but.) when you use <http://www.lytebyte.com/tag/gmail/> Gmail or any mail account through <http://www.lytebyte.com/2009/04/25/how-to-setup-desktop-alert-or-email-noti fication-for-gmail-or-imap-accounts-in-outlook-2007/> IMAP, there is no message preview. only a tiny, sad little envelope icon in the tray, next to your clock. That's no fun!

But there's good news! You too can create a new mail alert in Outlook for Gmail or any IMAP account and you can get notified whenever you get a new mail. Really? Well, tell me Kyle-how do I do it?!

I'm glad you asked. here's the answer in 7 easy steps. set it and forget it!

1. Open Outlook -> Tools -> Rules and Alerts.

2. Under E-mail Rules, make sure you have choose the gmail.com account and click on New Rule.

3. Under Rules Wizard -> Step 1: Select a Template --> Find the "Start from a blank rule" area at the bottom and choose Apply rule to messages I receive --> Next.

4. Uncheck from people or distribution list and check the box for through the specified account. Now in the bottom of that page, under Step 2: Edit the rule description --> Click the underlined word specified. In the pop-up box, choose the Gmail or other IMAP account that you're using. Click Ok. Then Click --> Next.

5. On the next window, check the box "Display a Desktop Alert" .

6. Click Next and if there are any exceptions that you may want to include, you can add otherwise you can just click Next.

7. In the last step, if you want you can give a name for this rule as "I'm an E-mail Master!" or something. Make sure to check Turn on this rule. Click Finish and Ok.

Now if there is any new mail coming to your Gmail or IMAP account, you will get a desktop alert.

Aren't you awesome?

As always, if you need any help. we're here for you! Call us!

Cheers,

Kyle B. Hanson Mobile Computer Wizard

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