Outlook backup utility

[IMTSam]

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't let
me proceed. What gives?

 

[20100204]

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't let
me proceed. What gives?

First try this link at Microsoft:

<http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010875321033.aspx>

You don't want third party tools that are likely to be infested with all
sorts of viruses and booby traps. With M$ if nothing works, you can
always use various words with asterisks and stars! and you will feel
better after that.

hth

 

[DL]

The add-in may not be registered correctly. So, try registering the dll with

the following steps.



1. Exit Outlook.

2. On the Start menu click Run

3. In the Open box type the following and click OK.



regsvr32 "c:\program files\microsoft office\office\addins\outbak.dll"



NOTE: You may need to adjust the above path to Outbak.dll to match the

location on your computer.



4. After running the command line start Outlook.

 

[20100204]

On a second thought, it looks like you may have to use a third party
tool to remove any remnants of failed installation of pfbackup. I
suggest try using ccleaner <http://download.piriform.com/ccsetup228.exe>
.. their tools section is pretty handy to uninstall any uninstallable
programs.

hth

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

On a second thought, it looks like you may have to use a third party tool to
remove any remnants of failed installation of pfbackup. I suggest try using
ccleaner <http://download.piriform.com/ccsetup228.exe> . their tools
section is pretty handy to uninstall any uninstallable programs.

Good grief! DO you really expect someone to click on an executable link
posted in USENET? You are naive and insane for even suggesting it.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't
let
me proceed. What gives?

Open %ProgramFIles%\Microsoft Office\OfficeXX\Addins and see if outbak.dll
exists there. If so, you're wrong about it not being installed already. If
it's there, add it directly in the COM Add-In Manager. How to find that is
version-specific and you decided to keep your Outlook version a secret, so you
can locate it yourself.

 

[20100205]

Good grief! DO you really expect someone to click on an executable link
posted in USENET? You are naive and insane for even suggesting it.

Dear Member of Geriatric Society,

Why wouldn't anyone click on an executable link on a USENET? What is so
special about USENET? Is it any different from clicking on a executable
on a forum or indeed on your machine?

Also, how did you work out that I am naive and insane? Did I show any
signs that you have experience of due to your previous mental illness?
It takes one to know another which you not be aware of !

In my country Pigs like you are slaughtered and eaten unless one is a
J e w or M u s l i m.

Keep up with your gibberish as it keeps us entertained. If you want any
links to p*rn sites to entertain you then do not hesitate to ask us.

 

[Mark Solomon]

Thank you finally after reading through a bunch of bad advice.