OL98: Expression Service Error Using Timex Data Link Watch

ID: Q185303

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SYMPTOMS

When exporting information to the Timex Data Link Watch in Microsoft Outlook 98, you may receive the following error:

Failed to start the Expression Service. The Expression Service may not be installed. To install it, go to the Windows Control pa`U`V
NOTE: After clicking OK, the message may reappear. After clicking OK again, the download may continue.


CAUSE

This error may occur because of a missing or corrupted Vbajet32.dll file.


RESOLUTION

Replace the existing Vbajet32.dll file with a new copy. To reinstall the Timex Data Link Watch component for Outlook, follow these steps:

  1. Quit all running programs.


  2. Click the Start button, point to Find and click Files or Folders. In the "Named" box type, Vbajet32.dll, and click Find Now. In the search results, right-click Vbajet32.dll, and click Rename. Rename the file to Vbajet32.old.


  3. Click the Start button, point to Settings and click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  4. Click to select Microsoft Outlook 98 and click Add/Remove.


  5. Click Add New Components.


  6. After allowing Setup to determine the components installed, click to select "Export Wizard for Timex Data Link Watch."


  7. When prompted, choose to "Reinstall this component," and then click Next.


  8. When prompted, choose to "Upgrade only newer items," and continue with the reinstall.


  9. Restart Windows.


Additional query words: 


Keywords          : GnlAddin 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: July 26, 1999