the messaging interface has returned an unknown error

[Guest]

Using OL2002 with all the updates.

Deleted a recurring diary entry and at the time got a message which I closed
(cannot remember what it said). All recurring entries now gone from Diary
BUT diary still thinks there is something present at each time (if I book a
new appt. it tells me I have a conflict even though nothing is there). Also ,
the day in question is in bold on the calender as if an item is present
(although nothing is there).

More seriously , when I try to open address book or hit to or cc buttons in
new mail I get "the messaging interface has returned an unknown error". "If
the problem persists please restart outlook"

If I go to file, data file management and settings I get following error.
"an unknown error occurred, error code 0x80040605

Any ideas? I have had to switch to an alternative mail program for now...

Have already tried repairing pst. creating new profile etc.

 

[simon]

I am having exactly the same problems with Outlook 2003 with all the
updates. Although I didn't get any prior error messages. Just opened
up Outlook today and anything that requires the address book will not
work.

I think some automatic updates may have been installed since I last
used Outlook.

Any help or pointing in the right direction will be much appreciated!

Simon

 

[al lebeau]

We also have this problem - if you remove Critical Update 921594 fixes the
problem

Description of the security update for Outlook 2002: January 9, 2007

INTRODUCTION
Microsoft has released security bulletin MS07-003. The security bulletin
contains all the relevant information about the security update for
Microsoft Outlook 2002.

Looks like Microsoft should be involved on this one

 

[Dhananjay]

I have seen some posts in and around which points some issues with Add-Ins. Remove all non native Outlook Add-Ins, restart OL and see if it solves your problem.

Goto Tools > Options > Other tab > Advanced Options > AddIn Manager and remove all non native AddIns.

See if it can help you.
Thanks!
dgoyani
http://dgoyani.blogspot.com/

 

[Jackson]

This problem persist due to the exceeded the built-in .pst size limit. You can work around this problem by allowing upgrade to large tables. If the problem persists then use the Inbox Repair Tool and create a new pst File. If problem also is not solved then you can take help of pst repair software. The http://www.repair-outlook-pst.com/ software is easy to use and provides robust and powerful recovery. In demo version you can preview 5 e-mails, 20% of contacts and calendar entries from which you can evaluated the efficiency & recovery capability of software.