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Tasks are processes that are to be done. A task can be an item on a to-do list, a process that needs to be completed, a scheduled event to take place, or any number of things that need to be accomplished.

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How do I change the completed date for tasks in Outlook?

I would like to use outlook to record the date of on which I complete work related tasks. I often forget to change a task status to "completed" on the day that I actually complete the task. When I ...
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How to merge Task Warrior database with FTP?

After loosing all my Task Warrior database, I'm trying to configure the synchronization feature of Task Warrior, but I'm running into some issues. My server is not one of my computer, it's a web ...
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Sleep Computer when Windows Backup completes?

My laptop is set to run weekly backups, but unfortunately it often takes many hours to backup the small drive (for whatever reason). I like to leave it running at night-time while I'm not using it, ...
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How to set Tasks reminders automatically enabled in Outlook 2003?

I would need to know if it's possible to enable by default, the Tasks Reminders to be checked in Outlook 2003. I can't afford/clean reminders since that lawyer has more than a 100 of tasks/events in ...
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TaskWarrior: Lost 'pending.data' due to full drive!; TW overwrote w/0-b file - any way to recover using intact 'undo.data' or otherwise?

So I didn't realize my system drive had filled up... and TaskWarrior overwrote my 'pending.data' with a 0-byte copy. d-: I had worked SO hard to get all my tasks imported from various other notes (...
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Outlook Task Assignment gives and Error

I have created a Task in outlook. When I assign this task to my collegues, I get an error message: An error has occured: public member 'Recipients' on type 'TaskRequestItem' not found When I click ...
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Can I send myself a task summary mail using Outlook every morning?

I use the 'Followup' and 'Task' feature of Outlook in order to track which items need additional work. I would like an email report to be generated every morning to highlight tasks that are overdue, ...
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Outlook 2007 assign multiple tasks at once

Is it possible to assign all marked tasks at once to a certain user? Because if I have 200 tasks I don't want to assign each task separately. After clicking right mouse button "assign tasks" does ...
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Task hierarchy in Microsoft Outlook

Is there any way (possibly through external add-ins) to organize tasks in hierarchy (with tasks and subtasks) in Microsoft Outlook? What I need is something similar to this SharePoint Web Part.
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How to export Outlook 2007 tasks?

I'm looking for a way to export tasks form Outlook 2007 and import them into Outlook 2010. I have Outlook 2007 on an external hard drive, but I'd like to avoid booting computer form it if possible.
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Recommend a todo task service that can sync to Windows Mobile [closed]

Is there a ToDo/Tasks service that can sync to windows mobile tasks, so they are accessible offline? Today I learned I can sync Google calendar to winmo calendar, but not tasks.
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Tasks Vs. Tâches - Outlook 2003

I am working in a french IT environment and I have a lawyer here that his Outlook and Windows XP SP3 is in french. I changed his old laptop (English) for a new one (French). In Outlook 2003 on his ...
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Set Outlook 2007 to not have a due date for tasks by default

I use Tasks in Outlook 2007 and I like to enter new tasks using the textbox in the To-Do Bar (ie. without actually opening a new Task window). This automatically sets today's date as the due date for ...
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Task management with google contacts? [closed]

HI I want an google widget for homepage or something else where I can create,manage and assign tasks to my google or invited contacts. Please suggest me anything.which will be great help Thanks&...
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Switching to open folders on a Mac

How do I easily switch to an open folder on a Mac? In Windows, which I'm used to using, I can see all my opened folders in my vertical taskbar, all I need to do to switch to another window is click ...

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