Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Error message when you try to import or to export files in Outlook: "Microsoft Outlook cannot start the required translator"

SYMPTOMS
When you try to import or to export files in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, you receive the following message:
Microsoft Office Outlook cannot start the required translator. This feature is not currently installed. Would you like to install it now?
Additionally, when you insert the Outlook 2003 CD-ROM or the Office 2003 CD-ROM, you may receive the following error message:

Error 1311. Source file not found C:/MSOCACHE/All Users

When you try to import or to export files in the 2007 Microsoft Office system, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Error 1334. The file '.SAM_1033' cannot be installed because the file cannot be found in cabinet file 'OutlkLR.CAB'. This could indicate a network error, an error reading from the CD-ROM, or a problem with this package.
The file ‘C:\MSOCache\All Users\{}\’ is not a valid installation package for the product () 2007. Try to find the installation package ‘OutlookMUI.msi’ in a folder from which you can install MUI () 2007.
Error 1706. Setup cannot find the required files. Check your connection to the network, or CD-ROM drive. For other potential solutions to this problem, see C:\DOCUME~1\\LOCALS~1\Temp\Setup0000043c\SETUP.CHM.


CAUSE
This issue occurs if certain translator files or certain database converters are not available because they were not installed during Setup. Converters in Outlook are installed on demand. Additionally, the local install source folder (Msocache) may be damaged or missing.

This issue also applies to third-party personal information management (PIM) files and to file types that use Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods, as appropriate for the version of Outlook that you are running.

Outlook 2003
Click Yes when you receive the message that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section of this article. After you click Yes, Microsoft Windows Installer starts and then installs the database converters and translator files for the file that you want to import or to export.

If this resolution does not resolve the issue, run the Microsoft Office Setup program and install the filters directly. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Exit Outlook 2003.
2. Remove the Msocache folder. For more information about how to remove the Msocache folder, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
825933 Local Install Source (Msocache)
3. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
4. Click Add or Remove Programs.
5. In the Currently installed programs list, click Microsoft Office 2003, and then click Change.
6. In the Microsoft Office 2003 Setup dialog box, click Add or Remove Features under the Maintenance Mode Options area, and then click Next.
7. Under the Custom Setup area, click to select the Choose advanced customization of applications check box, and then click Next.
8. Under the Choose update options for applications and tools area, expand Microsoft Office Outlook.
9. Click the down arrow next to Importers and Exporters, and then click either the Run from My Computer option or the Run all from My Computer option.
10. In the Microsoft Office 2003 Setup dialog box, click Update.


Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
Insert the CD or DVD media when you are prompted. If you installed Outlook 2007 from a network share, make sure that the share is accessible from your workstation.

After you provide the setup files, the setup process will complete successfully. Additionally, any missing or corrupted files in the \MSOCache folder will be replaced.

If the same error occurs in the future, delete the \MSOCache folder, and then run the Online Microsoft Outlook setup 2007 process again. When run Setup again, make sure that you select the Repair option in the Change your installation window.

MORE INFORMATION

PIM formats
The following PIM program data files can be imported to Outlook 2007:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Comma Separated Values (CSV) Windows
• Comma Separated Values (CSV) DOS
• Tab Separated Values (TSV) Windows
• Tab Separated Values (TSV) DOS
• ACT! 3.x, ACT! 4.0, and ACT! 2000
• Organizer 4.x and Organizer 5.x
• Personal Address Book
The following PIM program data files can be imported to Outlook 2003:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Comma Separated Values (CSV) Windows
• Comma Separated Values (CSV) DOS
• Tab Separated Values (TSV) Windows
• Tab Separated Values (TSV) DOS
• Schedule + 7.x and Schedule + SC2 ACT! 3.x,
• ACT! 3.x, ACT! 4.0, and ACT! 2000
• Organizer 4.x and Organizer 5.x
• Personal Address Book
The following PIM formats can be exported from Outlook 2007 and from Outlook 2003:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Comma Separated Values (CSV) Windows
• Comma Separated Values (CSV) DOS
• Tab Separated Values (TSV) Windows
• Tab Separated Values (TSV) DOS

Note: Click For Online Email Support

External link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829985/en-us?spid=2520&sid=312

Monday, October 13, 2008

mail Word 2007 Document For Reviews and Tracking Changes

Emailing a Word 2007 document to another user for review, meaning any changes they make it will track those changes in Word 2007, is a snap!

Getting it setup takes a few more steps than previous version of Word 2000, Word XP (2002) and Word 2003. Because in those versions it was a simple: File>Send To>Mail Recipient (For Review), and then click the Send (b) to email it off.

Stop bloviating and tell me where to do the same with Word 2007 you opine! Fine. But let me warn you that writing more than steps is not only therapeutic for me when it comes to blogging, but downright fun!

Email Word 2007 Document For Review and Tracking Changes Steps. First you have to add the Send For Review (b) to you QAT (Quick Access Toolbar). Yeah! I know there’s not another easier way I know of. So Right /QAT toolbar>Customize, /Choose commands arrow>All, scroll to & //Send for Review, /ok. Now on your QAT toolbar /Send for Review (b) and it will do two things: first attach your Word 2007 document into an email, and also it turns on the Track Changes (b) on the Review tab. Now just type in an email address and /Send (b) to email your document off to one of your Super Friends!

Once Wonder Woman (one of your Super Friends) opens the attachment and makes any changes to the document, it will track it i.e. if she deletes a word it will put a red line through it, and if she adds text it will color it in green. So when she’s done all she has to do email those changes back to you where you can, with the help of Reviewing tab, accept or reject her changes i.e. removing the red lines for deletions, or removing her added text.

You know you can just as easily open Word 2007, /Review tab & /the Track Changes (b) and turn on the changes yourself and the /Word’s Office Logo (b)>Send and email without having to add the Send For Review (b) to your QAT toolbar.

Having said that I bet you’re thinking: I wouldn’t choose Wonder Woman as a Super Friend with only a magic lasso to protect me, and second anybody can turn off the “Track Changes” feature and then I couldn’t protect my document from unwanted, trackable changes!

Yes, you’re right and so the only way to “protect” someone from messing with your document without being trackable, or seeing their changes is to follow these steps: /Developer tab>Protect group & /Protect Document (b)>Restrict Formatting and Editing, in Task Pane’s Editing restrictions section check “Allow only this…” box and /its arrow>Tracked changes & /Yes, Start Enforcing Protection (b) and type in your password.

Now that’s protection! Okay, having password protection on a document is like having a Super Friend like Superman protecting you. Invincible he is until some krptonite is found - iyogi computer help services breaks the password, but better than nothing eh?

Friday, September 26, 2008

Microsoft Training Tips

When it comes to learning Microsoft Office, there are some real challenges for many individuals. First of all, most people simply open up Microsoft Office and try to navigate through the software without ever truly learning how to use it. This is all fine and good for those who are software savvy, but for those who are not it usually results in a lot of lost time and they still do not learn the program. So, what can individuals do who need to learn to use Microsoft Office but who really have no clue how to get started? For these people there are options like online Microsoft Office training. There are many benefits to online Microsoft Office training and it is highly recommended for anyone who will use this program.

For others who find that online training is not the right option for them then they can choose to use a Microsoft Office training CD. This training CD is an excellent option for anyone who wants to learn Microsoft Office or even those who are already familiar with the program but want to brush up on a few areas. It is so easy to sit down in front of a computer and simply start going through the tutorial and focusing on the areas where you really need help and skipping or just brushing over the ones that are not that important. You might dread taking a tutorial or course like this, but when you actually get involved in it you will realize that it really is a great idea and one that will help you significantly in your career and every day use of Microsoft Office.

There are some tips you should follow, however, before you begin taking any online class and tutorial. And, the first one is to prepare yourself to learn. If you go into the tutorial focusing on other things then you will never really learn all that Microsoft Office has to offer. The same goes for allotting time to take the training. If you are short on time and try to cram an hour's worth of tutorial into 15 minutes then you really will not benefit much from the tutorial. Because of this, it is really important that you focus on time allotment and make room for your Microsoft Office course. You will be glad you did in the end because you will learn so many different things about this software that you never knew and it will really help you in your job and daily life as a result.

Caitlina Fuller is a freelance writer. For these people there are options like online Microsoft Office Support. There are many benefits to online Microsoft Office training and it is highly recommended for anyone who will use this program. For others who find that online training is not the right option for them then they can choose to use a Microsoft Office Support CD. This training CD is an excellent option for anyone who wants to learn Microsoft Office or even those who are already familiar with the program but want to brush up on a few areas.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Use Word 2007 to open documents created in previous versions of Word

When you open a document in Microsoft Office Word 2007 that was created in Microsoft Office Word 2003, Word 2002, or Word 2000, Compatibility Mode is turned on, and you see Compatibility Mode in the title bar of the document window. Compatibility Mode ensures that no new or enhanced features in Office Word 2007 are available while you are working with a document, so that people who are using previous versions of Word will have full editing capabilities.

You can work in Compatibility Mode or you can convert your document to the Office Word 2007 file format. Converting your document allows you to access the new and enhanced features in Office Word 2007. However, people who are using previous versions of Word may be prevented from or have difficulty editing certain portions of the document that were created by using new or enhanced features in Office Word 2007

Convert a document to Office Word 2007

  1. Click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Convert.
  2. In the Microsoft Office Word dialog box, click OK.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • To replace the original file with a file in the Office Word 2007 file format, click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Save.
    • To save the original document in its original file format and create another document in the Office Word 2007 file format, click the Microsoft Office Button, click Save As, and then type a new name for the file.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

How to create distribution list in Outlook

A distribution list, also known as a mailing list, is a collection of email addresses. You can use distribution lists to send an email message to several people at one time. The list can contain a few addresses, or many.

All email systems at Indiana University provide ways to create, manage, and send to distribution lists. For example, you may use Exchange mailing lists to send mail to a group of people. For more information, see How do I send an email message to a group of people? Note that the commands, options, and capacities vary on each system. Furthermore, lists housed on specific systems are unavailable for shared use on other systems. It post provides Outlook Support for creating distribution list and how to manage distribution list. The following method is used to do it.

Create a distribution list using names in the Address Book

  1. On the File menu, point to New, and then click Distribution List.
  2. In the Name box, type a name.
  3. Click Select Members.
  4. In the Show names from the list, click the address book that contains the e-mail addresses you want in your distribution list.
  5. In the Type name or select from list box, type a name you want to include. In the list below, select the name, and then click Members. Do this for each person you want to add to the distribution list, and then click OK.

If you want to add a longer description of the distribution list, click the Notes tab, and then type the text.

The distribution list is saved in your Contacts folder by the name you give it.

Create a distribution list by copying names from an e-mail message

  1. In the e-mail message you want to copy the names from, select the names in the To or Cc box (To, Cc, and Bcc boxes: A message is sent to the recipients in the To box. Recipients in the Cc (carbon copy) and Bcc (blind carbon copy) boxes also get the message; however, the names of the recipients in the Bcc box aren't visible to other recipients.).
  2. On the Edit menu, click Copy.
  3. On the File menu, point to New, and then click Distribution List.
  4. In the Name box, type a name for the distribution list.
  5. Click Select Members.
  6. In the Add to distribution list list, right-click, and then click Paste on the shortcut menu (shortcut menu: A menu that shows a list of commands relevant to a particular item. To display a shortcut menu, right-click an item or press SHIFT+F10.).

Friday, August 8, 2008

Excel Text don't appear correctly on the Web page

Upgrade to Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later To view a Web page that was saved with interactive data and have all the text appear correctly, you must use Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later and have the Microsoft Office Web Components (Microsoft Office Web Components: Interactive components, such as worksheets, charts, and PivotTable lists on Web pages that facilitate data analysis. To use these components, you must have a Microsoft Office license.) Installed.

Modify cells that contain automatically wrapped text You might have formatted cells with wrapped text before you published or saved the data as a Web page. In an interactive PivotTable list or spreadsheet on a Web page, text does not wrap within cells. To prevent text from being cut off when you publish or save it, you can shorten the text, use multiple cells for text, or widen the column in your worksheet, and then republish the data.

Do not use CSS for font formatting If you are using a browser that doesn't support cascading style sheets (CSS), do the following:

  1. On the Tools menu in Excel, click Options, and then click the General tab.
  2. Click Web Options, and then click the Browsers tab.
  3. Clear the Rely on CSS for font formatting check box.
  4. Republish your data.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Introduction to Outlook e-mail account types

You can get e-mail accounts from sources such as your Internet service provider (ISP) (ISP: A business that provides access to the Internet for such things as electronic mail, chat rooms, or use of the World Wide Web. Some ISPs are multinational, offering access in many locations, while others are limited to a specific region.), your employer, or Web services such as Yahoo! Mail, Google Gmail, and Windows Live Mail. Microsoft Office Outlook does not create or issue e-mail accounts. It only provides access to your e-mail accounts (e-mail account: The server name, user name, password, and e-mail address used by Outlook to connect to an e-mail service. You create the e-mail account in Outlook by using information provided by your administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).).

E-mail account types
POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) is the leading e-mail account type on the Internet. With a POP3 e-mail account, your e-mail messages are downloaded to your computer and then usually deleted from the mail server. The main disadvantage of POP3 accounts is the difficulty to save and view your messages on multiple computers. Also, messages that you send from one computer are not copied to the Sent Items folder on the other computers. There are some workarounds for these issues. For more information about working with POP3 accounts on multiple computers, see the links in the See Also section.
IMAP With an Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) account, you have access to mail folders on the mail server, and you can store and process mail without downloading it to the computer that you are working on. Thus, you can use a different computer to read your messages wherever you are. IMAP can save you time because you can view the headers of your e-mail messages — who the message is from and the subject — and then choose to download only those messages that you are interested in reading. Your mail is saved on the mail server, which is usually safer, and is backed up by your mail administrator or ISP.
MAPI Messaging Application Programming Interface or MAPI is used in Outlook with a mail server that is running Exchange. MAPI is a lot like IMAP, but it provides many more features when you use it from within Outlook with an Exchange account.
HTTP These accounts use a Web protocol to view and send e-mail. HTTP accounts include Windows Live Mail. Outlook does not natively support HTTP accounts, but there are add-ins that allow you to use Outlook with certain providers. For example, Microsoft Outlook Live includes the MSN Connector for Outlook, which allows you to access your Windows Live Mail account from within Outlook