<p>How can I fix GAL synchronization in Outlook 2010 so it doesn't cause problems with mycontacts?</p><p>I recently discovered a peculiar Outlook 2010 bug -- or feature, depending on who you ask. Iopened one of my Outlook contacts and saw that most of the contact information had been edited orcrossed out.</p><p>I noticed a few problems when I looked at the Notes section from one of my Outlook contacts. TheInitials section had the letter "T" crossed out and was replaced with the letter "L." Likewise, thephrase "United States of America" had been crossed out and was replaced with "United States." Thiscaught me by total surprise because I had never seen a problem like this before, so I thought itmight be helpful to share a fix.</p><p>Basically, the problem stems from Outlook 2010's GlobalAddress List (GAL) synchronization feature.</p><p><a href="http://searchexchange.techtarget.com/answer/Modify-GAL-synchronization-to-prevent-Outlook-2010-contact-issues">Keep reading...</a></p>