> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296.  I have
> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues.  I am as
> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
>
> Ben
>
> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
>
> > YM-Singapore <YMSingap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Brian,
> > > That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
> > > instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
> > > Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
> > > working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our office.
> >
> > Open Internet Explorer.  Click Tools>Internet Options.  Click the Security
> > tab.  Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.  In the
> > "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
> >
> > about:internet
> >
> > Click Close, then OK, then OK.  When I had the problem you described, this
> > worked for me.
> > --
> > Brian Tillman
> >
> >

"Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D158C8B2-3BFC-4B86-ADF7-5E9095B1738E@microsoft.com...
> I also have exactly the same problem, which seems to appear the minute
> after
> installing Microsoft Frontpage 2000 - I don't think this is a concidence -
> bearing in mind the way "Outlook-Today" page is designed using html
> script.
>
> During my unsucccesfull attempts to find a solution in the web, I found
> that
> the cause is a damaged .dll file. Within Outlook, if you right-click
> somewhere to the right of "Personal Folder - Outlook Today" and choose
> "Properties" and then "Home Page" tab, I was told that the file inside the
> "address" field has been damaged.
>
> I don't have a solution to this - hopefully Microsoft will soon - but here
> are two alternatives to get around the annoying "script error" message:
>
> Alternative 1:
> You can click  "Customize Outlook Today" and set Outlook (when launched)
> to
> go straight to your Inbox, instead of to "Outlook Today" page.
>
> Alternative 2:
> As mentioned above, open Outlook, and right-click somewhere alongside
> where
> it says "Personal Folders - Outlook Today". Choose "Properties of Outlook
> Today", and click "Home Page" tab. Finally, uncheck the box for "Show Home
> page by default for this folder". Now when you launch Outlook, you will
> get a
> blank page with the heading "Personal Folders".
>
> Not perfect solutions, I know, but at least until Microsoft or someone can
> come up with a solution to repair the "homepage" .dll file, beggars can't
> be
> choosers!!!
>
>
>
>
>> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296.  I have
>> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues.  I am
>> as
>> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
>>
>> Ben
>>
>> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
>>
>> > YM-Singapore <YMSingap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Brian,
>> > > That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
>> > > instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
>> > > Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
>> > > working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our
>> > > office.
>> >
>> > Open Internet Explorer.  Click Tools>Internet Options.  Click the
>> > Security
>> > tab.  Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.
>> > In the
>> > "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
>> >
>> > about:internet
>> >
>> > Click Close, then OK, then OK.  When I had the problem you described,
>> > this
>> > worked for me.
>> > --
>> > Brian Tillman
>> >
>> >

"Diane Poremsky" wrote:

> What version of outlook, windows, and IE? if they are older versions don't
> hold your breath waiting for a fix.
>
> Did you try resetting the folder home page in outlook  or using detect and
> repair?
>
> --
> Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
> Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
> Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
> Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/
>
> Outlook Tips by email:
> dailytips-subscribe-requ***@lists.outlooktips.net
>
> Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
> Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com
> Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
> EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQU***@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
>
>
> "Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D158C8B2-3BFC-4B86-ADF7-5E9095B1738E@microsoft.com...
> > I also have exactly the same problem, which seems to appear the minute
> > after
> > installing Microsoft Frontpage 2000 - I don't think this is a concidence -
> > bearing in mind the way "Outlook-Today" page is designed using html
> > script.
> >
> > During my unsucccesfull attempts to find a solution in the web, I found
> > that
> > the cause is a damaged .dll file. Within Outlook, if you right-click
> > somewhere to the right of "Personal Folder - Outlook Today" and choose
> > "Properties" and then "Home Page" tab, I was told that the file inside the
> > "address" field has been damaged.
> >
> > I don't have a solution to this - hopefully Microsoft will soon - but here
> > are two alternatives to get around the annoying "script error" message:
> >
> > Alternative 1:
> > You can click  "Customize Outlook Today" and set Outlook (when launched)
> > to
> > go straight to your Inbox, instead of to "Outlook Today" page.
> >
> > Alternative 2:
> > As mentioned above, open Outlook, and right-click somewhere alongside
> > where
> > it says "Personal Folders - Outlook Today". Choose "Properties of Outlook
> > Today", and click "Home Page" tab. Finally, uncheck the box for "Show Home
> > page by default for this folder". Now when you launch Outlook, you will
> > get a
> > blank page with the heading "Personal Folders".
> >
> > Not perfect solutions, I know, but at least until Microsoft or someone can
> > come up with a solution to repair the "homepage" .dll file, beggars can't
> > be
> > choosers!!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296.  I have
> >> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues.  I am
> >> as
> >> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
> >>
> >> Ben
> >>
> >> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
> >>
> >> > YM-Singapore <YMSingap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Brian,
> >> > > That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
> >> > > instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
> >> > > Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
> >> > > working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our
> >> > > office.
> >> >
> >> > Open Internet Explorer.  Click Tools>Internet Options.  Click the
> >> > Security
> >> > tab.  Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.
> >> > In the
> >> > "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
> >> >
> >> > about:internet
> >> >
> >> > Click Close, then OK, then OK.  When I had the problem you described,
> >> > this
> >> > worked for me.
> >> > --
> >> > Brian Tillman
> >> >
> >> >

"Frank" wrote:

> Outlook 2007 (activated Trial version - comes pre-installed with my Toshiba
> A200 series laptop); Windows Vista Business; and IE7.
>
> Yes, I did try re-setting the Home Page folder, without success, by clicking
> the button for "restore defaults" - I presume this is what you meant?
>
> I can't see the option for "detect and repair" under Outlook 2007 (like in
> Outlook 2003?).
>
> Thanks for replying.
>
> "Diane Poremsky" wrote:
>
> > What version of outlook, windows, and IE? if they are older versions don't
> > hold your breath waiting for a fix.
> >
> > Did you try resetting the folder home page in outlook  or using detect and
> > repair?
> >
> > --
> > Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
> > Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
> > Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
> > Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/
> >
> > Outlook Tips by email:
> > dailytips-subscribe-requ***@lists.outlooktips.net
> >
> > Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
> > Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com
> > Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
> > EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQU***@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
> >
> >
> > "Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:D158C8B2-3BFC-4B86-ADF7-5E9095B1738E@microsoft.com...
> > > I also have exactly the same problem, which seems to appear the minute
> > > after
> > > installing Microsoft Frontpage 2000 - I don't think this is a concidence -
> > > bearing in mind the way "Outlook-Today" page is designed using html
> > > script.
> > >
> > > During my unsucccesfull attempts to find a solution in the web, I found
> > > that
> > > the cause is a damaged .dll file. Within Outlook, if you right-click
> > > somewhere to the right of "Personal Folder - Outlook Today" and choose
> > > "Properties" and then "Home Page" tab, I was told that the file inside the
> > > "address" field has been damaged.
> > >
> > > I don't have a solution to this - hopefully Microsoft will soon - but here
> > > are two alternatives to get around the annoying "script error" message:
> > >
> > > Alternative 1:
> > > You can click  "Customize Outlook Today" and set Outlook (when launched)
> > > to
> > > go straight to your Inbox, instead of to "Outlook Today" page.
> > >
> > > Alternative 2:
> > > As mentioned above, open Outlook, and right-click somewhere alongside
> > > where
> > > it says "Personal Folders - Outlook Today". Choose "Properties of Outlook
> > > Today", and click "Home Page" tab. Finally, uncheck the box for "Show Home
> > > page by default for this folder". Now when you launch Outlook, you will
> > > get a
> > > blank page with the heading "Personal Folders".
> > >
> > > Not perfect solutions, I know, but at least until Microsoft or someone can
> > > come up with a solution to repair the "homepage" .dll file, beggars can't
> > > be
> > > choosers!!!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296.  I have
> > >> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues.  I am
> > >> as
> > >> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
> > >>
> > >> Ben
> > >>
> > >> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > YM-Singapore <YMSingap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > Brian,
> > >> > > That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
> > >> > > instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
> > >> > > Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
> > >> > > working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our
> > >> > > office.
> > >> >
> > >> > Open Internet Explorer.  Click Tools>Internet Options.  Click the
> > >> > Security
> > >> > tab.  Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.
> > >> > In the
> > >> > "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
> > >> >
> > >> > about:internet
> > >> >
> > >> > Click Close, then OK, then OK.  When I had the problem you described,
> > >> > this
> > >> > worked for me.
> > >> > --
> > >> > Brian Tillman
> > >> >
> > >> >

"Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:00A07CAA-45E9-45A2-AE91-B32829521F17@microsoft.com...
> Outlook 2007 (activated Trial version - comes pre-installed with my
> Toshiba
> A200 series laptop); Windows Vista Business; and IE7.
>
> Yes, I did try re-setting the Home Page folder, without success, by
> clicking
> the button for "restore defaults" - I presume this is what you meant?
>
> I can't see the option for "detect and repair" under Outlook 2007 (like in
> Outlook 2003?).
>
> Thanks for replying.
>
> "Diane Poremsky" wrote:
>
>> What version of outlook, windows, and IE? if they are older versions
>> don't
>> hold your breath waiting for a fix.
>>
>> Did you try resetting the folder home page in outlook  or using detect
>> and
>> repair?
>>
>> --
>> Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
>> Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
>> Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
>> Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/
>>
>> Outlook Tips by email:
>> dailytips-subscribe-requ***@lists.outlooktips.net
>>
>> Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
>> Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com
>> Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
>> EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQU***@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
>>
>>
>> "Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:D158C8B2-3BFC-4B86-ADF7-5E9095B1738E@microsoft.com...
>> > I also have exactly the same problem, which seems to appear the minute
>> > after
>> > installing Microsoft Frontpage 2000 - I don't think this is a
>> > concidence -
>> > bearing in mind the way "Outlook-Today" page is designed using html
>> > script.
>> >
>> > During my unsucccesfull attempts to find a solution in the web, I found
>> > that
>> > the cause is a damaged .dll file. Within Outlook, if you right-click
>> > somewhere to the right of "Personal Folder - Outlook Today" and choose
>> > "Properties" and then "Home Page" tab, I was told that the file inside
>> > the
>> > "address" field has been damaged.
>> >
>> > I don't have a solution to this - hopefully Microsoft will soon - but
>> > here
>> > are two alternatives to get around the annoying "script error" message:
>> >
>> > Alternative 1:
>> > You can click  "Customize Outlook Today" and set Outlook (when
>> > launched)
>> > to
>> > go straight to your Inbox, instead of to "Outlook Today" page.
>> >
>> > Alternative 2:
>> > As mentioned above, open Outlook, and right-click somewhere alongside
>> > where
>> > it says "Personal Folders - Outlook Today". Choose "Properties of
>> > Outlook
>> > Today", and click "Home Page" tab. Finally, uncheck the box for "Show
>> > Home
>> > page by default for this folder". Now when you launch Outlook, you will
>> > get a
>> > blank page with the heading "Personal Folders".
>> >
>> > Not perfect solutions, I know, but at least until Microsoft or someone
>> > can
>> > come up with a solution to repair the "homepage" .dll file, beggars
>> > can't
>> > be
>> > choosers!!!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296.  I
>> >> have
>> >> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues.  I
>> >> am
>> >> as
>> >> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
>> >>
>> >> Ben
>> >>
>> >> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > YM-Singapore <YMSingap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > > Brian,
>> >> > > That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
>> >> > > instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
>> >> > > Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
>> >> > > working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our
>> >> > > office.
>> >> >
>> >> > Open Internet Explorer.  Click Tools>Internet Options.  Click the
>> >> > Security
>> >> > tab.  Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.
>> >> > In the
>> >> > "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
>> >> >
>> >> > about:internet
>> >> >
>> >> > Click Close, then OK, then OK.  When I had the problem you
>> >> > described,
>> >> > this
>> >> > worked for me.
>> >> > --
>> >> > Brian Tillman
>> >> >
>> >> >

"Diane Poremsky" wrote:

> In outlook 2007, Detect and Repair is Office Diagnostics (look on the Help
> menu).  Yes, restore defaults fixes the error many times - when it doesn't
> detect and repair should.
>
> It will work on Vista business - I know because I'm using it. I do have UAC
> off and some of the IE security settings are lower than default - not sure
> if they make a difference.
>
> --
> Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
> Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
> Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
> Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/
>
> Outlook Tips by email:
> dailytips-subscribe-requ***@lists.outlooktips.net
>
> Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
> Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com
> Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
> EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQU***@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
>
>
> "Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:00A07CAA-45E9-45A2-AE91-B32829521F17@microsoft.com...
> > Outlook 2007 (activated Trial version - comes pre-installed with my
> > Toshiba
> > A200 series laptop); Windows Vista Business; and IE7.
> >
> > Yes, I did try re-setting the Home Page folder, without success, by
> > clicking
> > the button for "restore defaults" - I presume this is what you meant?
> >
> > I can't see the option for "detect and repair" under Outlook 2007 (like in
> > Outlook 2003?).
> >
> > Thanks for replying.
> >
> > "Diane Poremsky" wrote:
> >
> >> What version of outlook, windows, and IE? if they are older versions
> >> don't
> >> hold your breath waiting for a fix.
> >>
> >> Did you try resetting the folder home page in outlook  or using detect
> >> and
> >> repair?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
> >> Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
> >> Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
> >> Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/
> >>
> >> Outlook Tips by email:
> >> dailytips-subscribe-requ***@lists.outlooktips.net
> >>
> >> Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
> >> Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com
> >> Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
> >> EMO-NEWSLETTER-SUBSCRIBE-REQU***@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
> >>
> >>
> >> "Frank" <Fr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:D158C8B2-3BFC-4B86-ADF7-5E9095B1738E@microsoft.com...
> >> > I also have exactly the same problem, which seems to appear the minute
> >> > after
> >> > installing Microsoft Frontpage 2000 - I don't think this is a
> >> > concidence -
> >> > bearing in mind the way "Outlook-Today" page is designed using html
> >> > script.
> >> >
> >> > During my unsucccesfull attempts to find a solution in the web, I found
> >> > that
> >> > the cause is a damaged .dll file. Within Outlook, if you right-click
> >> > somewhere to the right of "Personal Folder - Outlook Today" and choose
> >> > "Properties" and then "Home Page" tab, I was told that the file inside
> >> > the
> >> > "address" field has been damaged.
> >> >
> >> > I don't have a solution to this - hopefully Microsoft will soon - but
> >> > here
> >> > are two alternatives to get around the annoying "script error" message:
> >> >
> >> > Alternative 1:
> >> > You can click  "Customize Outlook Today" and set Outlook (when
> >> > launched)
> >> > to
> >> > go straight to your Inbox, instead of to "Outlook Today" page.
> >> >
> >> > Alternative 2:
> >> > As mentioned above, open Outlook, and right-click somewhere alongside
> >> > where
> >> > it says "Personal Folders - Outlook Today". Choose "Properties of
> >> > Outlook
> >> > Today", and click "Home Page" tab. Finally, uncheck the box for "Show
> >> > Home
> >> > page by default for this folder". Now when you launch Outlook, you will
> >> > get a
> >> > blank page with the heading "Personal Folders".
> >> >
> >> > Not perfect solutions, I know, but at least until Microsoft or someone
> >> > can
> >> > come up with a solution to repair the "homepage" .dll file, beggars
> >> > can't
> >> > be
> >> > choosers!!!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> I have had the same problem with my "Script Error" in line 296.  I
> >> >> have
> >> >> attempted the solutions suggested, but the error message continues.  I
> >> >> am
> >> >> as
> >> >> frustrated as Peter. Any further suggestions?
> >> >>
> >> >> Ben
> >> >>
> >> >> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > YM-Singapore <YMSingap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > > Brian,
> >> >> > > That's something new. However, as a newbie, I needed more clearer
> >> >> > > instructions. I am surpriced this issue has to do with intranet.
> >> >> > > Speaking of that, as a matter of fact, lately our office has been
> >> >> > > working on installing the Microsoft Sharepoint services in our
> >> >> > > office.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Open Internet Explorer.  Click Tools>Internet Options.  Click the
> >> >> > Security
> >> >> > tab.  Select the Local Intranet zone and click Sites, then Advanced.
> >> >> > In the
> >> >> > "Add this website to the zone: field, enter
> >> >> >
> >> >> > about:internet
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Click Close, then OK, then OK.  When I had the problem you
> >> >> > described,
> >> >> > this
> >> >> > worked for me.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Brian Tillman
> >> >> >
> >> >> >