Connect to outlook is disabled in SharePoint 2010- why? Any
mystery? If yes then we needs to find out? Root cause? Workarounds?
Resolutions?
Problem Description:
·
Connect
to outlook is disabled in SharePoint 2010
·
The
Ribbon button is disabled for the List
·
Connect
to Outlook button is grayed out
Check List:
Is
this problem list specific or library specific?
Is this problem site specific or farm specific?
Specifically which list we are trying to connect? Whether it’s a contact list or custom list or calendar list? –very imp to find out
Permissions??
Features --site features/site collections features??
Does the SharePointStssync Handler enable in your IE?
Does the IE belong to 32 bit or 64 bit?
Is Client Integration disabled in the Web Application Settings?
Is this problem site specific or farm specific?
Specifically which list we are trying to connect? Whether it’s a contact list or custom list or calendar list? –very imp to find out
Permissions??
Features --site features/site collections features??
Does the SharePointStssync Handler enable in your IE?
Does the IE belong to 32 bit or 64 bit?
Is Client Integration disabled in the Web Application Settings?
Very Important info: Connect to Outlook is
available on the following list types only- Calendar, Tasks, Project Tasks,
Contacts, Document Library and Discussion Boards
Resolution:
Multiple
resolutions are available so please select the one which is feasible as per
your requirements.
Resolution 1--Try to open the same list (where we
the problem is) in SharePoint Designer 2010 and then check the results.
Resolution 2—Enable the client integration feature
at the web application level (note: if
the problem is farm wide)
Resolution 3—if the problem is occurring because
of IE then enables the sync handler
How to
enable this:
Internet
Explorer—Tools--Manage Add-ons--Enable or Disable Add-ons
·
In
the Show drop down and select "Add-Ons currently loaded in IE " and
find for -" SharePoint Stssync Handler "
·
if
it’s not there then click on Show drop down and select "Add-Ons that have
been used by IE" and find for " SharePoint Stssync Handler "
·
Enable
it
·
Restart
the browser and then check "Connect to Outlook" option is visible or
not.
Product applies to:
1.
Windows
7 client Operating system
2.
Office
2010
3.
IE
7.0 or IE 8.0
4.
SharePoint
2010
5.
SharePoint
Foundation 2010
References:
If
you have any queries/questions regarding the above mentioned information then
please let me know.
I
would be more than happy to help you as well as resolves your issues…
Thank
you…
