Outlook 2007 only has option for IMAP server, missing POP3 option?

Question

I'm trying to configure my gmail account in Outlook 2007 for POP3 access (not IMAP). However the only option in setting up my email account is for IMAP. I tried deleting the account and re-adding it, but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

If the option to setup a POP, IMAP, or Exchange email account type is missing or disabled, it may be enabled by the following steps:

Go to registry editor

HKEY Current User

Software

Microsoft

Office

12.0

Outlook

Options (single click)

Change the value of Disable POP3 (or whichever account type is disabled) from 0 to 1

This will enable the disabled account type.