Every time I open my Outlook email programme, it now comes up with this message, and I have NO idea how to get rid of it. does anyone know please? I did ask a technician and he said easier just to click the OK and keep going in, but it is totally annoying me ...
The Add-in "Google Desktop Search Outlook Addin" (C:/Programme/Files/Google/Google Desktop Search/Google Desktop Office.dll) cannot be loaded and has been disabled by Outlook. Please contact the Add-in manufacturer for an update. If no update is available, please uininstall the add-in.
????
 | Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years. Thanks, CNET Support |
Resolved Question
Outlook
Discussion is locked
Billyjess has chosen the best answer to their question.
View answer
18 Posts
- Collapse
Best Answer
- Collapse -
Thanks R.Proffitt
I had no idea that was there, BUT unfortunately the one I need doesn't show up there, the google desktop etc. as in my original query. mmmm I wonder why that is??
any other suggestions please??
- Collapse -
Read http://www.office-outlook.com/outlook-forum/index.php/m/635592/ and delete the file noted and if not, install and uninstall that app.
Bob
- Collapse -
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Outlook\extend.dat
I press the windows orb (or control+escape) then put in %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Outlook then hit return and that folder opened.
Bob
- Collapse -
The one R Proffitt mentioned, Mark? I have no idea where to find it ... where do I find it?
to tell you the truth Mark, I'm not even sure what an add in is 
- Collapse -
For example, if this is Outlook 2007 I can give you this; Enable or disable Add-ins in Office programs
Mark
- Collapse -
thanks Mark. I went into that site thru tools etc and have been in there before, someone told me, but the file I want isn't in there.
I just clicked the windows orb and highlight and copied that file in there, ad it came up with 'nothing matches your search' .
Its a bit of a mystery one this one.
- Collapse -
Try %LocalAppData%\Microsoft next and see what outlook folder there is.
If someone performed a custom install the folder can be anywhere. I can't guess where else to check.
Bob
- Collapse -
How do you mean 'try' that. How do I try it? do you mean copying it and putting that file into the windows orb like Mark suggested??
I am totally computer illiterate and honestly not sure what you mean for me to do
- Collapse -
I did that and it came up with something a list, and outlook was in the list, I clicked on that and it had a list of strange things, one being 'extend dat' ... 1KB but has today's date. there are bak and pst thingies .. not sure if I'm anywhere near the right place
- Collapse -
You can rename that file to achieve the same effect as noted in the discussion I linked to.
As to computer skills, if you were able to find the file, you're doing fine.
Bob
- Collapse -
rename the file in the outlook one I found? What to, and what for?? What will that do??
is it the 'extend.dat' one you are talking about, or there is outlook.bak, outlook.log, outlook pst .... I'm a bit wary of doing anything in there.
- Collapse -
And if you feel like you do not want to work the issue, print out that discussion and take the printout and the machine to the person who works on your PC for you.
Renaming extend.dat in my opinion is the safest option since we can then undo the work.
Bob
CNET Forums
Operating Systems
Software
Electronics & Gadgets
Hardware
Tablets & Mobile Devices
General Help
Roadshow Autos
Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic