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
    2015-10-06T01:47:57+00:00

    Actually  ran two repairs, a quick repair--  then an online repair,    program continues to crash.  Is this happening to others and any suggestions on a fix would be welcome.  Microsoft was no help.  I have Office 2016 and was thinking about going down to Project 2013, but don't know if  Project 2013 would work with other office apps (excel, word, power point, and one note)  on 2016 -- comments.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-10-01T03:04:38+00:00

    I ran the repair, got a message the repair was complete,  get the same results when I click on Assign Resources, the program shuts down. 

    I appreciate the reply any other thoughts on how to fix this. 

    Thanks

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-09-30T08:30:18+00:00

    Repair is done in the windows control panel -> Programs.

    Select the Project 2016 installation and click change - then select repair in the dialog.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-09-29T21:28:12+00:00

    I am on Windows 10.   How would you repair the installation ? Reinstall ?

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