OL97: ErrMsg: "Operation Too Complex"

ID: Q189570


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 97


SYMPTOMS

When attempting to publish a custom form in your Personal Forms library, with Microsoft Outlook 97, you may get the following error message:

Operation too Complex


CAUSE

You may have a corrupt Profile or Personal Folders (.pst) file.


RESOLUTION

  • Create a new profile and add all necessary services to the new profile.

    For more information on creating a new profile, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    Q171376 OL97: How to Create a New User Profile for Outlook


  • Create a new .pst file.


  • Import the old .pst into Outlook.

    For more information about creating a new .pst file, or precautions in importing your old .pst file, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    Q171377 OL97: How to Create a New Personal Folders File for Outlook


Keywords : GnlCrpt CfgProfl CfgFold
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: September 10, 1999
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