Mapi32.DLL - Outlook Won't Repair File

[Mick_H]

Hi, I'm trying to use Outlook 2003 as my default program in Vista. Current
email program is Windows Mail. Issues so far have been;
1). Received error 'Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. Mapi32.DLL is
corrupt or the wrong version. This could have been caused by installing
other messaging software. Please reinstall Outlook.
2). I've renamed Mapi32.DLL and "Repaired" Office 2003. (Didn't work)
3). Deleted Mapi32.DLL and reinstalled full Office Version 11, including
Outlook. (Didn't work)
4). Copied Mapi32.DLL from another computer and loaded it into System32
file. (Didn't work)
5). Tried changing default programs via Control Panel and inside Windows
Mail on numerous occasions. (Didn't work)

I've read quite few posts and they all refer to renaming mapi32.DLL or
deleting it and running the repair feature in outlook but none of these have
worked. I'm keen to find a way to use Outlook 2003 with Vista, any help would
be very much appreciated.
Cheers
Mick

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Do you have a MSMAPI32.dll on your computer? If yes, then rename that and
then try the fixmapi.exe.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
ALWAYS post your Outlook version.
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After furious head scratching, Mick_H asked:

| Hi, I'm trying to use Outlook 2003 as my default program in Vista.
| Current email program is Windows Mail. Issues so far have been;
| 1). Received error 'Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook.
| Mapi32.DLL is corrupt or the wrong version. This could have been
| caused by installing other messaging software. Please reinstall
| Outlook. 2). I've renamed Mapi32.DLL and "Repaired" Office 2003.
| (Didn't work) 3). Deleted Mapi32.DLL and reinstalled full Office
| Version 11, including Outlook. (Didn't work)
| 4). Copied Mapi32.DLL from another computer and loaded it into
| System32 file. (Didn't work)
| 5). Tried changing default programs via Control Panel and inside
| Windows Mail on numerous occasions. (Didn't work)
|
| I've read quite few posts and they all refer to renaming mapi32.DLL or
| deleting it and running the repair feature in outlook but none of
| these have worked. I'm keen to find a way to use Outlook 2003 with
| Vista, any help would be very much appreciated.
| Cheers
| Mick

 

[Mick_H]

Hi Milly,

No I didn't have a MSMAPI32.DLL.
I've fixed the problem by upgrading to Microsoft Office 2007. The Outlook
2007 program actually asked during installation if I wanted it to be the
default program and the rest is history. All working fine now thanks to the
upgrade. (I still wanted to use Outlook 2003 though because of other
computers I use)
Appreciate your prompt reply.
Cheers
Mick_H