Set the folder list as the default view in outlook 2003

I found a helpful fix to an outlook 2003 annoyance where outlook always opens in the mail pane view. This registry change will make the folder list the default view when starting outlook. This can make outlook a little easier to navigate if you are more accustomed to previous versions.

1. Exit Outlook.
   
2. Click Start, Run, and type in regedit.
   
3. Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MicrosoftOffice11.0\Outlook\Options\WunderBar.
   
If WunderBar is not shown, right-click the Options folder,
point to New, click Key, and then type WunderBar.

4. Double-click BootModule.
   
5. If BootModule is not shown, right-click WunderBar, point to New, click DWORD Value, and then type BootModule.
   
6. Type the number that matches the default view that you want Outlook to start in.
   
0 - Mail
5 - Folder List
6 - Shortcuts
To use Shortcuts as the default view, a shortcut to the Inbox must be on the Shortcuts list.

7. Exit Windows registry editor, and then start Outlook.

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