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Outlook 2003 SEND button not working -also no drag-and-drop of attachment files to message-. SOLVED (more or less)

Anonymous
2023-05-11T02:28:11+00:00

Solution for problem of Outlook 2003 not working in Windows 7 and 10 (Send button not working):

  1. Uninstall Outlook 2003
  2. Deactivate Adobe Creative Cloud/ Uninstall Adobe Acrobat DC and not let it start at startup.
  3. Reboot PC
  4. Reinstall Outlook 2003 in Custom Mode: Check on “Choose advanced customization of applications”.
  5. In the Microsoft Outlook application, uncheck (do not install) the .NET programmability support.
  6. Proceed with the installation.

NOTE: Yesterday I had the same problem and I realized Adobe Acrobat DC 2023 updated itself in my computer, creating the same conflict. I uninstalled it and Outlook went back to normal again. Then, after installing an earlier version of Acrobat DC (2019), the problem reappeared. I uninstalled it and now it's working OK. Very strange, I believe this has something to do with a conflict when Acrobat "grabs" Outlook and makes it it's default email server or something like that.

I will try to use Acrobat in this computer (Windows 7) on a "need to use" basis... I hope this helps.

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  1. Brian Tillman 24,860 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-11T03:05:08+00:00

    Hi. I'm Brian and I will do my best to help you.

    There are other PDF editors available that might prove less intrusive than Acrobat. A web search will find them easily. Here's one site with recommendations (although it is somewhat self-serving); https://pdf.easeus.com/pdf-editor-tips/free-pdf...

    Note: EaseUS is a reliable company, as far as I can tell. I've used several of their products and found them useful and I find it laudable that they also give suggestions from other companies.

    Note also that the web site I referenced isn't a Microsoft web site but it appears to contain accurate information and no potentially unwanted apps. It may, however, contain ads and use cookies, so be aware.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-11T15:27:00+00:00

    Hello again, thanks for all your answers. The "drag and drop" problem got solved when I uncheck the "Run as an Administrator" box in the Privilege level. It's working ok... FOR NOW!!!

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