Add-ins Collection for Outlook

How to install and uninstall

ADD-INS COLLECTION FOR OUTLOOK IS RETIRED AND NO LONGER SUPPORTED

Here you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to install Add-ins Collection for Outlook.

How to install Add-ins Collection for Outlook

Before you start

  • Download the latest version of Add-ins Collection for Outlook from our Downloads page.
  • Close all Microsoft Outlook windows.
  • Unzip the folder with the add-in files.

    • Note. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you closed all the windows (for example, from WinRAR or WinZip) that might have appeared because of unzipping the installation package.

  • Double-click the setup.exe file:
    Run the setup.exe file.

Follow the Setup Wizard instructions

  1. You'll see the Setup Wizard window. Click Next:
    Welcome to the Setup Wizard.
  2. Read the End-User License Agreement, confirm that you agree with the terms by selecting I Agree, and click Next:
    Select I Agree.
  3. In this step, you can select the installation folder or use the default one. When you're done, click Next:
    Decide where to install Add-ins Collection.
  4. This is the final confirmation that the Ablebits setup is ready to start.

    To avoid false positive detection by your antivirus, make sure the Add the Ablebits certificates to Trusted Publishers checkbox is selected.

    If you'd like to help us improve Add-ins Collection, select I consent to sharing anonymous usage statistics. Then click Next:
    Click Next to proceed.

  5. When the installation process is over, click Close:
    Click Close.

Make sure the setup is complete

To make sure that Add-ins Collection has been successfully installed, start Outlook. There will be an Ablebits tab on the ribbon:
Ablebits Add-ins Collection in your Outlook

How to uninstall Add-ins Collection for Outlook

  1. Close all Microsoft Outlook windows.
  2. Open Control Panel.
  3. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program:
    Select Uninstall a program.
  4. You'll see a list of installed programs. Find Ablebits Add-ins Collection for Microsoft Outlook there and double-click it. In the dialog that will appear, click Yes:
    Confirm uninstallation.

Troubleshooting: No Ablebits tab in the ribbon

Please make sure that you installed the add-in correctly.

Note. If you use an Office version installed from Microsoft Store, please load the add-in manually by following these instructions: How to load Add-ins Collection for Outlook in Office 365 installed from Microsoft Store.

Make sure the add-in isn't disabled

  1. Go to File → Options → Add-ins, select Disabled Items from the Manage dropdown menu at the bottom of the window, and then click Go:
    Select Disabled Items.
  2. If the add-in is in the list, select it and click the Enable button.
  3. Then follow the instructions listed below.

Make sure the add-in loads correctly

  1. Go to File → Options → Add-ins, and then click Go next to Manage: COM Add-ins at the bottom of the window:
    Click Go.
  2. In the COM Add-ins dialog, find Ablebits Add-ins Collection in the list.
  3. If Ablebits Add-ins Collection is unchecked, check it and click OK.

    If Ablebits Add-ins Collection is checked, uncheck it and click OK. Then open the dialog again and check the add-in.

The Ablebits tab should appear on the ribbon.

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