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Old February 4th, 2010, 10:30 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
IMTSam
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I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't let
me proceed. What gives?
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Old February 4th, 2010, 11:42 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
20100204
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IMTSam wrote:

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't let
me proceed. What gives?



First try this link at Microsoft:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010875321033.aspx

You don't want third party tools that are likely to be infested with all
sorts of viruses and booby traps. With M$ if nothing works, you can
always use various words with asterisks and stars! and you will feel
better after that.

hth
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Old February 5th, 2010, 12:02 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
DL[_3_]
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Default Outlook backup utility

The add-in may not be registered correctly. So, try registering the dll with

the following steps.



1. Exit Outlook.

2. On the Start menu click Run

3. In the Open box type the following and click OK.



regsvr32 "c:\program files\microsoft office\office\addins\outbak.dll"



NOTE: You may need to adjust the above path to Outbak.dll to match the

location on your computer.



4. After running the command line start Outlook.



"IMTSam" wrote in message
...
I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me
to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows
installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't
let
me proceed. What gives?



  #4  
Old February 5th, 2010, 12:05 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
20100204
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On a second thought, it looks like you may have to use a third party
tool to remove any remnants of failed installation of pfbackup. I
suggest try using ccleaner http://download.piriform.com/ccsetup228.exe
.. their tools section is pretty handy to uninstall any uninstallable
programs.

hth

20100204 wrote:

IMTSam wrote:

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me
thas it has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true)
and asks me to uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question.
The Windows installer pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This
action is only valid for products that are currently installed"
--Dah!! I am stuck in this loop. Nothing listed in the regisrty nor
in the control panler/ add/remove programs. So it thinks I have it
installed AND NOT installed and it won't let me proceed. What gives?


First try this link at Microsoft:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010875321033.aspx

You don't want third party tools that are likely to be infested with
all sorts of viruses and booby traps. With M$ if nothing works, you
can always use various words with asterisks and stars! and you will
feel better after that.

hth


  #5  
Old February 5th, 2010, 08:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]
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Default Outlook backup utility

"20100204" wrote in message
...

On a second thought, it looks like you may have to use a third party tool to
remove any remnants of failed installation of pfbackup. I suggest try using
ccleaner http://download.piriform.com/ccsetup228.exe . their tools
section is pretty handy to uninstall any uninstallable programs.


Good grief! DO you really expect someone to click on an executable link
posted in USENET? You are naive and insane for even suggesting it.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

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Old February 5th, 2010, 08:26 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]
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Default Outlook backup utility

"IMTSam" wrote in message
...

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't
let
me proceed. What gives?


Open %ProgramFIles%\Microsoft Office\OfficeXX\Addins and see if outbak.dll
exists there. If so, you're wrong about it not being installed already. If
it's there, add it directly in the COM Add-In Manager. How to find that is
version-specific and you decided to keep your Outlook version a secret, so you
can locate it yourself.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

  #7  
Old February 5th, 2010, 10:43 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
20100205[_2_]
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"Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:


Good grief! DO you really expect someone to click on an executable link
posted in USENET? You are naive and insane for even suggesting it.


Dear Member of Geriatric Society,

Why wouldn't anyone click on an executable link on a USENET? What is so
special about USENET? Is it any different from clicking on a executable
on a forum or indeed on your machine?

Also, how did you work out that I am naive and insane? Did I show any
signs that you have experience of due to your previous mental illness?
It takes one to know another which you not be aware of !

In my country Pigs like you are slaughtered and eaten unless one is a
J e w or M u s l i m.

Keep up with your gibberish as it keeps us entertained. If you want any
links to p*rn sites to entertain you then do not hesitate to ask us.

  #8  
Old March 8th, 2010, 07:10 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Mark Solomon
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Default Outlook backup utility

Thank you finally after reading through a bunch of bad advice.

"Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

"IMTSam" wrote in message
...

I tried repeatidly to install pfbackup.exe and constantly tells me thas it
has detected a previuos installed version (which is not true) and asks me to
uninstall by answering Yes to the subsequent question. The Windows installer
pops up, I click yes, and it then returns "This action is only valid for
products that are currently installed" --Dah!! I am stuck in this loop.
Nothing listed in the regisrty nor in the control panler/ add/remove
programs. So it thinks I have it installed AND NOT installed and it won't
let
me proceed. What gives?


Open %ProgramFIles%\Microsoft Office\OfficeXX\Addins and see if outbak.dll
exists there. If so, you're wrong about it not being installed already. If
it's there, add it directly in the COM Add-In Manager. How to find that is
version-specific and you decided to keep your Outlook version a secret, so you
can locate it yourself.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

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