OL98: Error Message "The add-in omooa32.dll could not be installed..." (276194)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98

This article was previously published under Q276194

SYMPTOMS

When you start Outlook 98, you may receive the following error message:
The add-in "omooa32.dll" could not be installed or loaded. Unable to load "omooa32.dll". You may be out of memory, out of system resources, or missing a .dll file.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, remove the Omooa32.dll file. The Omooa32.dll file is the Open Mail Out of Office Assistant Add-in.

How to Remove the Open Mail Out of Office Assistant Add-in

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the Other tab, click Advanced Options.
  3. Click Add-In Manager.
  4. In the Add-in list dialog box, click to clear the Open Mail add-in check box, and then click OK three times to exit all dialog boxes.
  5. Exit and restart Outlook.

MORE INFORMATION

A similar behavior may occur with the Omacl32.dll file that is the Open Mail ACL Extension. If you experience the behavior that is described in this article with the Omacl23.dll file, use the resolution in this article to resolve the behavior.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/21/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB276194