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Group: microsoft.public.outlook · Group Profile
Author: Frank
Date: Nov 25, 2007 08:35

Can I also add, my Outlook 2007 (Trial) is part of the Microsoft Office
System 2007.

"Frank" wrote:
> Outlook 2007 (activated Trial version - comes pre-installed with my Toshiba
> A200 series laptop); Windows Vista Business; and IE7.
>
> Yes, I did try re-setting the Home Page folder, without success, by clicking
> the button for "restore defaults" - I presume this is what you meant?
>
> I can't see the option for "detect and repair" under Outlook 2007 (like in
> Outlook 2003?).
>
> Thanks for replying.
>
> "Diane Poremsky" wrote:
>
>> What version of outlook, windows, and IE? if they are older versions don't
>> hold your breath waiting for a fix.
>>
>> Did you try resetting the folder home page in outlook or using detect and
>> repair?
>>
>> --
>> Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
>> Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
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>>
>> "Frank" discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:D158C8B2-3BFC-4B86-ADF7-5E9095B1738E@microsoft.com...
>>> I also have exactly the same problem, which seems to appear the minute
>>> after
>>> installing Microsoft Frontpage 2000 - I don't think this is a concidence -
>>> bearing in mind the way "Outlook-Today" page is designed using html
>>> script.
>>>
>>> During my unsucccesfull attempts to find a solution in the web, I found
>>> that
>>> the cause is a damaged .dll file. Within Outlook, if you right-click
>>> somewhere to the right of "Personal Folder - Outlook Today" and choose
>>> "Properties" and then "Home Page" tab, I was told that the file inside the
>>> "address" field has been damaged.
>>>
>>> I don't have a solution to this - hopefully Microsoft will soon - but here
>>> are two alternatives to get around the annoying "script error" message:
>>>
>>> Alternative 1:
>>> You can click "Customize Outlook Today" and set Outlook (when launched)
>>> to
>>> go straight to your Inbox, instead of to "Outlook Today" page.
>>>
>>> Alternative 2:
>>> As mentioned above, open Outlook, and right-click somewhere alongside
>>> where
>>> it says "Personal Folders - Outlook Today". Choose "Properties of Outlook
>>> Today", and click "Home Page" tab. Finally, uncheck the box for "Show Home
>>> page by default for this folder". Now when you launch Outlook, you will
>>> get a
>>> blank page with the heading "Personal Folders".
>>>
>>> Not perfect solutions, I know, but at least until Microsoft or someone can
>>> come up with a solution to repair the "homepage" .dll file, beggars can't
>>> be
>>> choosers!!!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296. I have
>>>> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues. I am
>>>> as
>>>> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
>>>>
>>>> Ben
>>>>
>>>> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> YM-Singapore discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Brian,
>>>>>> That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
>>>>>> instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
>>>>>> Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
>>>>>> working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our
>>>>>> office.
>>>>>
>>>>> Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools>Internet Options. Click the
>>>>> Security
>>>>> tab. Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.
>>>>> In the
>>>>> "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
>>>>>
>>>>> about:internet
>>>>>
>>>>> Click Close, then OK, then OK. When I had the problem you described,
>>>>> this
>>>>> worked for me.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Brian Tillman
>>>>>
>>>>>
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