Outlook 2003 doesn't expose what you need to do that with its object model.
You would need to use Redemption or CDO 1.21 or some other API that does
expose that information.

What you want is a hidden message in the Inbox with a MessageClass of
"IPM.Note.Rules.OofTemplate.Microsoft".

Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Professional Programming Outlook 2007.
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options.
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm

"Volomist" <Volomist@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B18A076D-8341-4DF9-BCFF-345D94D5E50B@microsoft.com...
>I nedd to retrieve and set the OOF message in Outlook 2003 with an addin
> written in VB.NET, possibly without the Redemption library.
> Thanks.
13 JunOutlook 2003 - Out Of Office.Volomist
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