The SuiteFiles Outlook add-in is a powerful tool for managing your files, but occasionally you might encounter issues that need resolving. This comprehensive guide covers all common problems and their solutions.
Issue Description
Users may experience various issues with the SuiteFiles Outlook add-in, including:
- Add-in disappearing from Outlook
- Installation errors
- Performance-related disabling
- Activation problems
Affected Systems
Microsoft Outlook with SuiteFiles Outlook add-in (Current version: v1.0.0.79, Updated: 8-Nov-22)
Quick Fix Solution
This fix will have you up and running with our Outlook add-in in no time.
The Error:
The Fix:
- Delete the (hidden) folder SuiteFilesOutlook under the C:\ drive
- Run the SuiteMail installer again from suitefiles website gear icon apps
Common Outlook Add-in Issues
Video Tutorial
1. SuiteFiles Outlook is Slow to Load
The number one reason why the SuiteFiles Outlook will disappear is because Outlook "thinks" it takes too long to load. Here's the fix:
- Click the File tab in Outlook
- Click the Manage COM Add-ins button
- Find SuiteFiles for Outlook and click Always enable this add-in
- Click Close and return to your inbox
2. SuiteFiles Outlook Inactive
If SuiteFiles Outlook is not list in the "slow to load" add-ins area then Outlook may have made it "inactive". To reactivate SuiteFiles Outlook you need to:
- Click the File tab
- Click the Options menu item
- Then choose the Add-ins menu option - you will see SuiteFiles for Outlook under Inactive Application Add-ins and click the Go... button
- Check the box beside the SuiteFiles for Outlook line item and click the OK button
3. Registry Update
Important: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems if done incorrectly. Back up your registry before making changes. See Microsoft's guide on backing up and restoring the registry.
To make the changes required you need to:
- Close Outlook
- Click the Start button, type regedit to find the app and click on it to open it up
- You'll then be prompted to confirm you wish to open the regedit app, click Yes
- Navigate through the tree structure along the path HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\TheFullSuite.SuiteMail
- The LoadBehaviour item needs to be to 3
- Double click on the LoadBehaviour line item and change the Value data to 3, make sure the Base value is set to Hexidecimal and click the OK button
- Close the regedit app
4. Script Error Message
On occasion when installing our outlook add-in this error message may pop up. If this is the case simply click yes and proceed.
If Nothing Works
- Run a full Office online repair following these instructions
- Contact the support team at support@suitefiles.com
References:
- Installing the SuiteFiles Outlook add-in
- Common Outlook Add-in Issues
- SuiteFiles Outlook Add-in Installation Error
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