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How do I download and install Outlook 2007 using the download and configuration tool?

The Outlook 2007 download and configuration tool is an application that configures your Outlook 2007 client to work in Exchange Mode into BT Business Email. To use this tool, you must have previously purchased BT Email Plus Organise and Share and allocated the license to the user via Manage Services at www.myoffice.bt.com.

The tool performs the following tasks automatically:

• Analyses your computer to check it meets the minimum requirements for Outlook 2007. This involves the automatic download of two small files. If your computer does not have the .NET framework already installed, this is also installed and takes approximately 10 minutes (it can be removed later if not required).
• Downloads and installs Outlook 2007 (subject to minimum requirements). If Outlook 2007 is already installed, this step is ignored. If Outlook 2003 is installed, an upgrade to Outlook 2007 takes place.
• Configures Outlook 2007 to work with your @btconnect.com account (a BT Email Plus Organise and Share license is required for full client working only).

Note:

• Due to the size of the tool, we recommend the download as suitable for Broadband users only. Be aware that the download is likely to take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your connection speed.
• Spell check doesn't work with previous versions of Outlook (for example, Outlook 2003), and is only compatible with other Office 2007 products.

To start the Outlook 2007 download and configuration tool:

1. If you are an existing Outlook 2003 or 2007 user, ensure that you back up your email.
2. Log into Your Account.
3. Click on the Manage services link at the top of the page. The Manage services page is displayed:
   
   
4. In the Email section, click on the Manage mailboxes link:
   
   
   
   The Email page is displayed:
   
   
5. Click on the Download Outlook link. The following is displayed:
   
   
6. Click on the Outlook 2007 download and configuration tool link. The following is displayed:
   
   
7. Click on the Download configuration tool link. The following dialog is displayed:
   
   
8. Click on the Run button. The following dialog is displayed:
   
   
9. Click on the Run button. If you use Windows XP, the following dialog is displayed if your PC requires the .NET Framework v. 2:
   
   
10. Click on the Accept button and the.NET framework file is downloaded. Installation is automatic and should take about 10 minutes, after which the following dialog is displayed:
    
    
11. Click on the Next button to download the Outlook Installation Tool Set Up Wizard.
12. Click on the Install button. Your computer is checked for the presence of either Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2003. Once completed, the following is displayed:
    
    
13. Click on the Continue button. This closes all open browsers and opens a new browser. Repeat steps 1 to 6 above.
14. Click on the Click here to complete configuration button. This downloads Outlook 2007 or upgrades Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007.
15. Enter your username and password when prompted. The following dialog is displayed to indicate the progress of the installation:
    
    
16. Once the tool has finished installing and configuring Outlook 2007, the Installation Complete dialog is displayed.
17. Click on the Close button.
18. Open Outlook 2007 and enter your username (using the format XXXX@btconnect.com) and password. You are prompted to enter them twice before Outlook starts.