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

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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
    2016-02-22T20:25:12+00:00

    Sorry, no further comment on this issue.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-22T19:16:39+00:00

    Hi Ismet,

    Thanks for your prompt response. I just tried the 32 bit version and got the same error message. I'm pretty certain I would have downloaded the 64 bit version of Microsoft Project 2016 as I'm using a 64 bit PC.

    Any other ideas?

    Cheers

    Peter

    Having the same shut down problem when I click on Assign Resources.  Today's update listed that as a fixed item.  Not for me.  32 bit MS Project 2016 running on 64 bit W10.

    Gary

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-02-22T18:55:43+00:00

    Hi Ismet,

    Thanks for your prompt response. I just tried the 32 bit version and got the same error message. I'm pretty certain I would have downloaded the 64 bit version of Microsoft Project 2016 as I'm using a 64 bit PC.

    Any other ideas?

    Cheers

    Peter

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-22T14:47:55+00:00

    Pete,

    Check the bit number of Project 2016 installed. Can you verify that it is 64-bit ? If not sure, simply try 32-bit update. 

    To my best knowledge, download sites do not include products updated with the latest public updates (or hotfixes) but sometimes they may include products with Service Packs as listed separately. This is a good thing since users sometimes do not want to include certain updates with their product, then in this case, they won't be looking for the ways to remove an already-installed update from the release-version of the product.

    -- Ismet

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