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Outlook ECF errors: Repair damaged file extension to fix the error



MS outlook is a reliable application by Microsoft for email communication. This application supports several features that helps user in easy arrangement of email messages and related database. You a easily manage your contacts, task, journals, calendar, notes and other associate jobs on outlook. However, users face file corruption issues and mail accessing problems several times while working on outlook. There are different reasons for predefined errors. One common issue that always happens with outlook application is Outlook ECF Error. It is important to fix this error upon detection. But first of all, you should know about this error and reasons.

Actually, ECF is a file extension that is associated with outlook add-ins. This file is responsible to provide upgraded features Outlook email program. You can manage this file from add-in manager followed by advanced options in MS outlook. But sometimes users face some critical error tag on their screen after clicking on MS outlook icon in order to perform this task.



Common set of error messages associated with outlook ECF file are:

Error in configuration file "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 97\Office\Addins\filename.ecf

The extension configuration file "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 97\Office\Addins\filename.ecf" could not be installed. There is an error in the syntax or format of the file

Unable to load filename.dll. You may be out of memory, out of system resources, or missing a .dll file

Follow the steps mentioned below to solve the situation:

  Locate the registry- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Exchange\Client\Extensions on your system

  After that you will be able to view add-in displayed error message. Delete it to remove the error

  Refresh Extend.dat file



These manual steps are very effective to fix Outlook ECF error if the error is due to damaged registry keys. But it is not safe for general users to modify registry entries. In case of making any single mistake or any wrong file deletion may results into complete OS corruption. You should also know that if ECF file error is appearing due to PST file corruption then above mentioned steps cannot help you to fix the corruption.

It is recommended to use professional PST repair software for automatic fix of Outlook ECF errors. The recommended tool is also very effective to repair corrupted PST file and outlook data recovery. If you are getting any PST file or outlook related issue then use this tool and solve the problem in no time.

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