OL98: Internet Idioms Errors Using Outlook (179606)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q179606

SYMPTOMS

If you run Internet Idioms to enhance the functionality of Microsoft Exchange, you may receive error messages or failures while using Microsoft Outlook 98:

Outlook 98 Startup Error

The following error may occur when you attempt to start Outlook 98:
Internet Idioms could not locate the controls on the body of the standard note form. If you are using Microsoft Exchange or Windows Messaging, please update your copy of Idioms to a more recent version. Note that Idioms does not support the Microsoft Outlook 98 client.

Error Sequence Opening a Mail Message:

You may receive the following error sequence when opening a Mail message while Internet Idioms is installed:
Process: OUTLOOK.EXE File: extprsht.cpp line 220 thread id - 129785.-187205
The message dialog box contains OK and Cancel buttons. clicking OK opens the message for processing. Clicking Cancel may cause a General Protection Fault.

CAUSE

Internet Idioms is not compatible with Outlook forms technology.

RESOLUTION

To remove the Internet Idioms add-in from your profile, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the Other tab, click Advanced Options, and click Add-In Manager.
  3. Click to uncheck Internet Idioms, then click OK three times to close Options.
  4. On the File menu, click Exit and Log Off.

MORE INFORMATION

Internet Idioms is manufactured by Angry Graycat Designs, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Angry Graycat Designs provides information about Internet Idioms at the Following URL:

http://www.angrygraycat.com/

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/1999
Keywords:kbprb KB179606
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