I've thought of that...............
Posted on 10/02/2019 10:37:45 AM PDT by Red Badger
Here's the 'problem':
I inherited at work a Windows 10 computer to use from another worker who has gone on to better job somewhere else.
The problem is the Outlook Email still has HIS contacts list, both work and personal, and I cannot get rid of any of them.
I go to the 'PEOPLE' section and go through the right clicks on the OLD CONTACTS, but the 'DELETE' function is grayed out and will not do anything. It won't let me edit any either.
Anyone else have this problem? And if so, how do you fix it?............................
Thanks in advance,
Red Badger
Are you logged on? (as administrator)
You cannot log on as some one else, and delete someone else.
If that was possible I could log onto my account on your computer, then delete you.
His account may be THE computer admin account on that computer. (Very likely if he was the only user)
Create a new user and log in as the new user.
Use Thunderbird instead and start over
Do a search in Windows explorer for a file named contacts.pst. When you find it, rename it contacts-old.pst
If it’s at work, most places have IT dept-s specifically to help employees and fix problems.
I have no idea how to help you fix your problem, other than my above suggestion.
I've thought of that...............
We have 5 employees...............
Sounds ridiculous on the surface, just wipe it and start over. Now telling what that dildo left on there.
What about opening the address book then deleting the contacts? With address book open, right click on each entry to delete......
Delete the .pst file and set outlook up again. Easy fix
Sorry, I guess it’s a small company, where they don’t have IT departments, as big companies do.
I hope people here will be able to give you good advice and you may still want to check with other employees, in case one of them is knowledgeable enough in that area to be able to help you.
Good luck, in any case.
Will not allow me to do that..............
Some are rather strange............craigslist and stuff............
You should be able to create a new outlook contacts file.
Are you using Office 365 (basically office online) or a PC based version of office? I doubt it since it is only 5 people.
Do not delete you contacts file, but you can change the name to something else and Outlook should automatically create a new, empty contacts file the next time you log on.
That file should allow you to create your own contacts.
How do I delete old email addresses in Windows 10?
How to remove emails and accounts using Settings:
Open Settings.
Click on Accounts.
Click on Email & accounts.
Select the account that you’re planning to remove.
Click the Manage button.
Click the Delete account from this device option.
Click the Delete button.
Click the Done button.
OOPS I did not read carefully enough.
If this is a work computer then create a new user on the computer itself. You may not WANT to delete him or his contacts- who knows if there is anything important?
When you log onto the computer itself as a different user then you will have fresh everything (you will have to re-install software that may not have been installed for ALL USRS)
This is unless he has programs and DATA you will need tpo continue to use
Doesn’t your place have someone to ask these questions to? Sounds to me as an installation issue, not something we could help you with.
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