not a valid office add-in 1

[itsgoodtobeking]

I receive the following error upon opening Outlook 2000:

'C:\Documents and Settings\...\Application Data\Microsoft\AddIns\' is not a valid Office add-in

I can't do anything until I click on the OK button and then everything appears to work fine. I am running Windows XP Pro and Outlook 2000 is loaded as part of the Office Pro 2000 suite. I have tried re-installing outlook, but that didn't work. I also tried the Outlook Detect and Repair.

I would appreciate any input on how to eliminate this dialog box.

When going to Tools-Options-Other-General-Advanced Options-Add-In Manager, I didn't notice anything unusual. However, when I clicked on the COM AddIn button, I received the same error I receive when first opening outlook, but the COM AddIn box had no AddIns listed in it.

 

[Larena]

Do you have any files in that \Addins\ folder? If so, try removing them from the folder & see if the problem goes away.

 

[jpger]

itsgoodtobeking,

I have the same problem and have tried redcap's suggestion but to no avail. Pls let me know if you find the solution.

 

[mcall]

see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 310334. It addresses this prob

 

[jpger]

mccall you rock! Although the KB article listed a different key from what I had, deleting it worked like a champ. Hopefully itsgoodtobeking will check his thread so he can get back on track as well.

Many thanks