How to Add Holidays to Outlook 2002

Microsoft Outlook is a popular email application that includes a calendar function used for planning and setting up meetings. Anyone still running Outlook 2002 can get holidays populated into their calendar up until 2012. A simple update from Microsoft automatically lists all national and major holidays. Having this information listed in one place aids in planning vacation days and meetings.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Administrator privileges on your computer

1. Install Windows Office Service Pack 3 if it is not already installed (see Resources for the link).

2. Download the update from Microsoft's website. Click on the download button on the top of the screen. Save the file to your desktop or hard drive.

3. Search your computer for the file named "Outlook.hol." If you have edited it at any time, rename the file to "Outlook.old."

4. Save anything you are working on, and close all open programs and windows on your computer.

5. Double-click on the update icon on the desktop. Follow the instructions on the installation window.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with your network administrator before attempting to install the update to avoid any potential problems or conflicts.

Resources

• Outlook 2002 Update
• Windows XP Service Pack 3