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Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook Configuration Wizard Error Code 80044501

This article helps you resolve the problem where the Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook Client Configuration Wizard fails to configure to the CRM organization.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013
Original KB number:   3001178

Symptoms

The error code 80044501 may occur when the Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook Client Configuration Wizard fails to configure to the CRM organization. The user error may show:

This version of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook client isn't compatible with your company's version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server

Cause

This error when the user is running a version of CRM for Outlook that is incompatible with the older server version of Dynamics CRM.

Resolution

Upgrade to a version of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook client that is compatible with your CRM Server version.