OFF97: MSPST32.DLL In Use By Another Application (139816)


The information in this article applies to:

  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Outlook 97
  • Microsoft Office 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q139816

SYMPTOMS

During the installation of an program that uses MAPI, such as Microsoft Exchange Server Client, Schedule+ 7.0, or Outlook, you may receive the following error message:
MSPST32.DLL in use by another application

CAUSE

This error message may occur when a MAPI-aware program is using Mspst32.dll.

RESOLUTION

You can resolve this error message by closing any programs that may be MAPI-aware, such as Outlook, Windows Messaging, or Microsoft Exchange clients.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/4/2001
Keywords:kbsetup KB139816
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