Office Communicator 2007 hangs on shutdown/logoff - FIXED!
SOLVED!
Customers running Office Communicator 2007 + Office 2007:
This issue is fixed by applying the hotfix referenced in KB 961752 (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/961752), and although the KB article does not specifcally call out this issue, we are working on both creating a new KB to address this, as well posting this blog entry to increase its visibility.
Customers running Office Communicator 2007 + Office 2003:
Our Office Development Team is moving forward with creating corresponding official hotfix for Office 2003. Although it’s a bit early to discuss timeframes in terms of when you can expect the public hotfix, we have a private copy of the fixed MSMAPI32.DLL. If you would like to test this build, please engage Microsoft Customer Support Services via https://support.microsoft.com. Premier customers: please leverage your Technical Account Manager to initiate the case creation process.
Comments
Anonymous
March 20, 2009
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March 24, 2009
What up Scott! How bout some props for all the hard work I did on this case? haha. good to see a fix bro. hope you're doing well. vicAnonymous
March 24, 2009
Hey Vic, What up! Nobody is more psyched than I am that this is finally fixed. :-) Good hearing from the fellow Ukrainian, and hope all is well! ScottAnonymous
March 27, 2009
It's not fixed, it still hangs after the update boooooAnonymous
March 27, 2009
All of my other customers running this fix beg to differ. If this is still unresolved after applying the hotfix, and you're unable to troubleshoot this issue further, I recommend engaging Microsoft Customer Support Services to lend a hand. Scott Oseychik p.s. was the "booooo" really necessary?Anonymous
April 26, 2009
Trying to engage support regarding testing the Outlook 2003 is proving somewhat of a challenge. I keep getting bounced to different departments and caller menus. We have a user base of 8000 affected users, so we are very keen to test out the fix. Is there a specific route I can take through support to reach the relevant group?Anonymous
April 27, 2009
Sorry you're having a difficult time engaging the proper Customer Support group. The good news is that this fix is included in April Cumulative Update (both for Office 2007 and Office 2003), which is scheduled to release April 28th. However, if you're in immediate need, and would like to validate a private build, please contact me directly using the contact form on the blog. Hope this helps, Scott OseychikAnonymous
June 14, 2009
Icouldnt work on my computers. Office 2007 patch said that incoreect version.Anonymous
July 03, 2009
We have still same problem. nothing changing witg that information. I copied MSmapi32.dll from well computer nothing.:( also ms patch dont work with office 2007 sp2Anonymous
July 06, 2009
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July 08, 2009
In regards to the patch not being compatible with Office 2007 SP2, here is the subsequent Post-SP2 patch for Outlook: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970944/ Thanks, Scott OseychikAnonymous
September 15, 2009
Hello Scott, do you know if this issue is also fixed by now for Office 2003? We also have the problem that Outlook doesn´t close properly with the described sympthoms. Kind regards, RainerAnonymous
September 16, 2009
Hi Rainer, If they're on Outlook 2003, the "Office 2003 Cumulative Update for April 2009" resolves this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968766 If they're on Outlook 2007, this hotfix resolves the issue: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961752 Regards, Scott OseychikAnonymous
October 29, 2009
Which hotfix should we install from the "Office 2003 Cumulative Update for April 2009" to solve the Communicator hanging issue? Couldnt understand which it was. Thanks, Regards JoakimAnonymous
October 29, 2009
This one should do the trick: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968689 Thanks, Scott OseychikAnonymous
February 21, 2010
We're an Outlook 2007 site and continue to have this problem. When applying this hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970944/ we get a pop up that says: "The update is already installed on the system." We have two classes of users - those that regularly get this message and those who do not. There's speculation that those that get it just shutdown without closing applications but this hasn't been proven. Does anyone else continue to experience this issue?Anonymous
February 28, 2011
Hi Scott I am from Accenture and i am facing the issue with OC ( OC is hanging Frequently and after that system will go hang ) OC is hanging when tries to open a new chat window please help me on this ..Anonymous
March 02, 2011
Hi Raghu, Please see: blogs.msdn.com/.../communicator-2007-r2-fails-to-open-new-window-when-double-clicking-a-contact.aspx If this still does not resolve your issue, I recommend engaging Microsoft Customer Support Services for further assistance. Regards, Scott OseychikAnonymous
February 25, 2013
Hi, what update should we use if we have outlook 2010 and OCS 2007? MaxAnonymous
February 25, 2013
Hi Max, The fix that is contained in 961752 is also included in Outlook 2010. If you're still able to reproduce this issue with Outlook 2010, I recommend engaging Microsoft Customer Support Services (CSS), and having this issue routed to the Unified Communications team. Regards, Scott Oseychik