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Q186972: XCLN: Forms Converter Fails to Convert When Form Is In Use

Article: Q186972
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 8.03; WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 22-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Outlook 97, version 8.03 
- Microsoft Outlook 98 
- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to convert a custom Outlook form using the HTML Forms Converter,
the following error may occur:

  Function: ConvertForm
  Process: Error converting forms error: (Hex: 80004005)

CAUSE
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The form that is to be converted and overwritten by the Forms Converter is open
and in use by a browser.

WORKAROUND
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Make sure the form is not open by any user at the time it is to be overwritten.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the above listed versions. New
information will be posted here in the Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


Additional query words: 8.5

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbOutlookSearch kbOutlook97Search kbOutlook98Search kbZNotKeyword3 kbOutlook803
Version           : :8.03; WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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