MS Project 2016

Anonymous
2015-09-29T13:32:35+00:00

When I click on Assign Resources MS Project shuts down ?  Has this happened to others and is there a solution, or suggestions for a good around ?

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Dale Howard [MVP] 29,880 Reputation points MVP
2015-12-29T19:47:02+00:00

All --

I reported this problem to my contacts at Microsoft, and they found out what you are experiencing is a bug due to the "presence" indicator that comes through Outlook and Skype for Business.  The bug is now slated for fixing, but there is no timeline on when the bug fix will be released.  In the meantime, please try the following in Microsoft Project 2016 to disable the "presence" indicator for resources:

  1. Click File > Options > Display.
  2. DESELECT the "Online status next to name" checkbox.
  3. Click the OK button.

Does this help?  Please let us know.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-01-27T23:40:51+00:00

    No difference here either. Any help would be great

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-01-12T02:28:19+00:00

    did not make a difference for me either

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-01-11T17:50:19+00:00

    All --

    I reported this problem to my contacts at Microsoft, and they found out what you are experiencing is a bug due to the "presence" indicator that comes through Outlook and Skype for Business.  The bug is now slated for fixing, but there is no timeline on when the bug fix will be released.  In the meantime, please try the following in Microsoft Project 2016 to disable the "presence" indicator for resources:

    1. Click File > Options > Display.
    2. DESELECT the "Online status next to name" checkbox.
    3. Click the OK button.

    Does this help?  Please let us know.

    Did not make a difference for me.

    genglehardt

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-01-06T10:42:25+00:00

    I have tried turning off "Presence" from Dale's  clue above but it is the same.

    I have Project 2016 VL installed on 3 PC's, 2x Win7 & 1x Win10.

    IT crashes exactly the same on all 3 when the Assign Resources button is pressed.

    Error 0x00005

    I can add a resource using the column in the Task View. 

    The strangest part of all this is that Microsoft doesn't offer any support with this product, instead I have to purchase a once time Support Ticket for $500 if I want to speak to someone about this issue!!!!!!!

    Im am hoping someone can correct me here, maybe I can purchase Software Assurance or something?

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