Try clearing the forms cache -- Tools | Options | Other | Advanced Options | Custom Forms | Manage Forms | Clear Cache. If that doesn't work, you may want initiate a support incident with Microsoft at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;incidentsubmit. You will need a .Net Passport, but there should be no charge for filing the request.

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> when attempting to add a new account , i get the
> following message" the custom formcould not be opened.
> outlookwill use anoutlook form instead. the form required
> to view this message cannot be displayed. contact your
> administrator." Does this make any sense to anyone out
> there??