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
    2016-02-26T11:06:27+00:00

    Guys, this has been bugging me for so long, but I have this minute just make it work:-))) It is on Windows 7, so I can't say if it works on 10.

    I uninstalled project 2016, ran Wise Registry Cleaner - (it is free - and i am NOT a fan of these tools, however my frustration of no working fix from Microsoft was available made me just try anything) and let the program do a automatic repair. Rebooted, installed Project 2016, and behold, i could allocate ressources..YEAH:-)

    All the best

    Burke

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-22T20:25:12+00:00

    Sorry, no further comment on this issue.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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