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How to synchronize MS Project tasks with MS Outlook tasks

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I want to view my Project Professional 2003 program file tasks in Outlook 2007 (preferably, with an associated category to show it is a project task).

I think what I want to do is 'link' them so that they are identical when I open Outlook 2007.

I may lack the skills to form the question, here, accurately and precisely so please be patient with me.

I am just a home user and this is for my own use. There is no network, server or website to consider or think about.

I know how to import tasks from the Outlook application; however, what I want to do is keep the Project 2003 program and the Outlook 2007 application identical so there will be a mirror copy of these tasks in the other application. I do not know how I would automate the synchronization of these two program files.

I understand there must be other considerations in attempting to link the tasks across two applications. Is there more info I need to include in my question?

With so many ways of doing the same types of things, Is this relatively a simple endeavor?

Steve

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I  had another thought...
If you only want "reminders" in Outlook for the Project tasks,
see the following reference...

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010549761033.aspx
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The 'Pause' button is on, but will get back and award points.
Both solutions look promising.
 
Steve,
Akron, OH (bright and sunny, today)
You are not forgotten. I'll be back to finish this and award.
Thank you.

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1) Is Office Project Server required for this?

2) Would using MS Access to sync (or import-exporting via Access) tasks between Outlook and Project (for personal purposes) be a worthwhile idea to consider, do you think?
 
 
"Trouble, oh we got trouble, Right here in River City!": I will return after situation returns to normal, nevertheless, this question is not abandoned...

I can award points and close this question with satisfaction if I can manage to get a yea or nay vote on my two questions:

1) Is Office Project Server required for this?

2) Would using MS Access to synchronize (or import/exporting via Access) tasks between Outlook and Project (for personal purposes) be a worthwhile idea to consider, do you think?  
I can open new questions from here...
Sincerely,
Steve ...I know it is Monday and everybody is busy (Hakuna Matada).
Can this be accomplished without Project Web Access or Project Server?
Can this be accomplished without Project Web Access or Project Server?
It appears this requires project web access on a server.