OL2000: The Outcmd.dat File Increases When You Add Custom Command Bars (268978)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000

This article was previously published under Q268978

SYMPTOMS

The Outcmd.dat file increases in size each time that you create a custom command bar with a custom control in Outlook forms.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next service release that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web: The English-language version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
   File name        Version   
   ---------------------------
   Emsmdb32.dll     5.5.3136.0
   Envelope.dll     9.0.0.4201
   Msmapi32.dll     5.5.3134.0
   Omi9.dll         5.5.3134.0
   Omint.dll        5.5.3134.0
   Outex.dll        8.30.3133.0
   Outllib.dll      9.0.0.4221
   Outllibr.dll     9.0.0.4221
   Sendto9.dll      9.0.0.4201
				
NOTE: You must apply the Microsoft Office 2000 Service Release 1 (SR-1) before you use this hotfix.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Outlook 2000 and Outlook 2000 SR1.

MORE INFORMATION

The Outcmd.dat file does not reduce in size when you delete the custom command bars. Over time, the form may take longer to open if the Outcmd.dat file continues to increase in size.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbOffice2000preSR2fix kbQFE KB268978