OL2000: (CW) Error in Mlcfg32.cpl Checking Service Properties (195246)
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This article was previously published under Q195246
NOTE: These procedures only apply if you have installed Outlook with the
Corporate Workgroup/Other option. This option allows you to use Messaging
Application Programming Interface (MAPI) services. To determine your
installation type, on the Help Menu click About Microsoft Outlook. In About
Microsoft Outlook you should see "Corporate" if you have the Corporate
Workgroup installation.
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to list the properties of the Microsoft Exchange Server
MAPI service, the Outlook Address Book or the Personal Address Book from
the Mail icon in the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Control Panel you may receive
the following error message:
An error occurred while Windows was working with the Control Panel
file <path name>\mlcfg32.cpl.
Following the error, the Mail program quits and you cannot check or change
any mail profile settings.
At the same time you may be able to list the properties of these same MAPI
services within Outlook by clicking Services on the Tools menu and then
clicking Properties for the particular service.
CAUSE
You may have a damaged or outdated Mlcfg32.cpl file.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem rename the Mlcfg32.cpl file and run Office Setup
using the Repair option. After you rename the file Mlcfg32.cpl, follow
these steps to run the Office Repair:
- Click Start, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.
- In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
- In the list of installed programs, click to select Microsoft Office 2000
and then click Add/Remove.
- In Microsoft Office 2000 Setup click Repair Office.
- In the Reinstall/Repair dialog, click Repair Errors in My Office Installation, and then click Finish.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 9/29/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB195246 |
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