Try using the registry editor and deleting the offending addin if it
appears under either HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins or
the equivalent key under the HKLM hive.
--
Ken Slovak
[MVP - Outlook]
http://www.slovaktech.com
Author: Absolute Beginners Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm
"jeannie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:02b901c3d3bb$b649f0b0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I have the same problem. Does any one have a solution
> besides Com Add-ins button the Tools menu, which only
> repeats the error message?
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Everytime I start Outlook 2002 an message appears that
> >says: "c:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application
> >Data\Microsoft\AddINs\'is not a valid office add in"
> >I just installed Outlook 2002 that came with a pocket PC
> >that I just purchased. I went to the tools menu and
> >options and then clicked on add ins. Whenever I click on
> >com add ins the error message appears. There are no add
> >ins listed in the box to try an remove.
> >.
> >