If you find yourself using Outlook 2007 and the Follow Up Flags, which are very handy, then you might also run into an issue where the &quot;Reminder Date&quot; changes to default to the year Jan 1, 4501. Clicking on the drop down arrow to adjust the date is rendered inoperable as well.

In the event this happens follow these quick and easy steps to resolve.

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1. In in the Outlook main screen, click on the Red Follow Up Flag
2. Click on Set Quick Click
3. Change the setting to a setting other than &quot;Complete&quot; (choose Today or Tomorrow)
4. Click OK
5. Go back and open an email, and click on the Follow Up Flag, select Custom
6. You should see the Reminder Date default to today's date
7. Issue resolved