Cannot start the reminder service

[Guest]

I performed (start, run, outlook /cleanreminder) to correct appointments that
did not properly adjust after the change to Daylight Savings Time. However,
I am now receiving an error message that Outlook cannot start the reminder
service. What's up with that.

 

[Guest]

Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
here, I can give you those steps.

Good luck!

TBGG
TrueBlueGeekGirl

 

[Guest]

I wish I could answer your question, but no Outlook is not telling me why it
cannot open the reminder service. I am getting no other response from the
program. However, I am now finding in my calendar that some recurring items
(ie birthdays are extending over to the next day. That may be why this is
happening, but I have a ton of these items as I was using this system to keep
up with client birthdays, anniversaries, etc. To correct all of these will
be a PAIN!!! I am guessing that this may be the cause of the error, but
Outlook is not specifically saying that is the case.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

Try starting Outlook with the /resetfolders switch. That usually works. If
the problem repeats see if you are running some sort of synch software with
a PDA., some of those end up corrupting or duplicating the hidden Reminders
folder and that really screws things up for reminders.

 

[Guest]

What & Where is this /resetfolders switch. How do I do this? and yes, I do
syn with my Palm Pilot, but that has never created a problem before. This
did not start happening until I did the start, run, outlook/ cleanreminder
task.

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

Same place as /cleanreminders. Start, Run: outlook.exe /resetfolders. Then
Enter.

 

[Guest]

Thank you Ken and TrueBlueGeekGirl for your help. My Outlook is now back up
and running properly.

Same place as /cleanreminders. Start, Run: outlook.exe /resetfolders. Then
Enter.

What & Where is this /resetfolders switch. How do I do this? and yes, I
do
syn with my Palm Pilot, but that has never created a problem before. This
did not start happening until I did the start, run, outlook/ cleanreminder
task.

"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

 

[Guest]

I have the error regarding recurrance info you mention below. I may have a
corrupt appointment. What are the steps to correct this?

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

I am getting this error what are the steps?

Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
here, I can give you those steps.

Good luck!

TBGG
TrueBlueGeekGirl

 

[Guest]

Ken, two items.

1. This worked for me, thanks. Can I suffix my shortcut command with this
switch along with the default /recycle switch? Would iPod iTunes be a suspect
app? And if so, is a fix in the works? (running & ducking)

2. Interestingly enough, I've been setting up a multi-user system for my
sons and noticed that the initial default Outlook 2003 .pst files that are
created are corrupt per scanpst.exe fresh out of the shoot. Why is that?

Prey

 

[Guest]

This is the message I am getting. Please give me the steps I need to go
through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). BTW I am on a office
server.

Thanks.

PFM

 

[Guest]

I think it's the /cleanreminders switch

http://www.outlook-tips.net/index.html

This link has all of the command line switches. I believe it addresses your
issue.

Prey

 

[Guest]

I found the RUN > outlook.exe /cleanreminders /resetfolders allowed my
reminders service to start running again, but I'm still not getting any to
pop up and all my stuff is clean.

Go to this link and save the page. It has all the command line switchs.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/index.html

Prey

 

[Guest]

This still isn't working for me. The bubble at the bottom of the page still
says 'Cannot start the reminder service. UNable to show reminders'.
I've been through everything that's been suggested, bar uninstalling and
reinstalling Outlook - That would be a right cafuffle and lose me hours of
working time.

Same place as /cleanreminders. Start, Run: outlook.exe /resetfolders. Then
Enter.

What & Where is this /resetfolders switch. How do I do this? and yes, I
do
syn with my Palm Pilot, but that has never created a problem before. This
did not start happening until I did the start, run, outlook/ cleanreminder
task.

"Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

In that case try another profile. If you are using a PST file you might have
to set up a new one and copy everything from the old one to the new one.
With the new profile, set it up completely as new, don't do a copy of your
existing profile.

 

[Guest]

Does your error message say anything about *why* it can't start the reminder
service? For example, I am aware of a message that Outlook 2003 gives that
says something to the effect of Outlook is unable to read the recurrence
info, so it can't start the reminder service. In that case, there is usually
a corrupted appointment in there somewhere, and there are some steps you can
go through to recreate the corrupted appointment(s). If that's the case
here, I can give you those steps.

Good luck!

TBGG
TrueBlueGeekGirl

 

[Guest]

I am getting the message "There was a problem reading one or more of your
reminders. Some reminders may not appear. Cannot locate recurrence
information for this appointment." I have done the cleanreminders and
resetfolders commands, but they didn't help. Any suggestions?