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
    2016-02-22T02:18:22+00:00

    I just tried an online repair and it still doesn't work!

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-17T19:11:52+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.

    Still having the problem.  Proj 2016 on windows 7.  This really cripples my use of project. As soon as I click on "assign resources" Proj crashes.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-02-17T12:18:18+00:00

    I have same problem.  Unticking 'show online presence' doesn't work.  

    Come on Microsoft. Update please.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-15T18:07:35+00:00

    Does not help.

    MS Project still crashes when trying to assign resources

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