How can I know whether Outlook is configured or not programmatically?

Question

I want to know how can I know whether Outlook is configured or not using c# in winforms?

I found something on this http://www.outlookbanter.com/add-ins-outlook/94961-out-check-whether-outlook-configured.html

but don't think it's relevant.

The above link shows approach using registry. I want to know is there any other way except inspecting registry?

Answer 1

Check following link

How to detect whether Outlook is configured on machine using Regis

As described here, you can perform following check from registry entry

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
Messaging Subsystem\Profiles

If you find any folder inside this 'Profiles' folder, then the Outlook is configured for the current user.