Outlook 2010 missing features

Cause: You install Outlook 2010 "standalone" in a computer with a previous version of Office installed / you upgrade only the Outlook program of your Office suite.

Symptom: Some features of Outlook 2010 are missing, and the corresponding configuration options and/or buttons are disabled or greyed out.

Workarounds: I found this interesting article over the web suggesting some workarounds.

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2010/standalone.asp

Many thanks to the authors (but I'd preferred them not to be sarcastic over searching the web before purchasing).