Outlook Forms Not Working with latest updates

[Hayley]

Our custom Outlook forms did not work until we removed the 2 latest Outlook
updates OUTLOOKff and OLKINTLff. I'm not sure where to post this as I
couldn't find any email for update problems. So since I have posted a problem
re this today on another post - here it is!

Another Microsoft issue!
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Hayley

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http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...48a&dg=microsoft.public.outlook.program_forms

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You didn't say what version of Outlook you're using (include build number) or what kind of forms these are -- published forms or .oft files.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[jason.mawdsley]

I also have a very similer issue. Ever since I installed OUTLOOKff the
custom plugin we are developing no longer works.

Outlook version : 2003 (11.8002.6568) SP2

The following code now causing a crash on startup.
hr = namspace->GetDefaultFolder( Outlook:lFolderContacts,
&contactsFolder );

The hot fix that causes this is OUTLOOKff. Everytime. Does anyone know
what to do to fix this?

TIA,
Jason

 

[Hayley]

It is Outlook 2003 that is having the trouble opening form templates (oft
files). There are 2 PC's which are still having the problem even after we
remove the updates - weird! I have found this website (below) which explains
the problem I am having well but still no solution. Only you have to open the
templates through this long winded process instead of a shortcut as we have
been doing. I called M$ but as normal didn't wont to know me because we have
'customised' the forms and not use a standard one! Great!

http://www.outlookcode.com/d/ol2003problems.htm (Serice Pack 2 Issues)

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

That roundabout process is the one that you'll need to use with SP2, due to security issues related to running .oft files directly.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

That doesn't sound similar at all, since it doesn't seem to involve a custom form. I'd suggest that you start your own thread in the microsoft.public.outlook.program_vba newsgroup providing full details.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Hayley]

But why the differnce with PC's? Same PC, same build, same updates, same
programes. Oh well least I can still open. Thanks Sue
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Hayley

That roundabout process is the one that you'll need to use with SP2, due to security issues related to running .oft files directly.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers