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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Outlook Setup - Online & Offline

This will install the CRM connector into your Outlook client for both Online and Offline use. You must have a CRM site that is enabled for Online & Offline use in order to use this functionality.

System Requirements

Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook can be installed on computers that have any combination of the following:
Windows operating systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP with Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office:
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3

Installation Instructions

1. Set the Indexing Service to Automatic startup and start service

1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Right Click on "My Computer" and select Manage

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3. Expand Services and Applications

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4. Click on Services

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5. Within the panel on the right, browse down to "Indexing Service" and double click

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6. In the new window, change startup type to Automatic

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7. Click Start
8. Click Ok

2. Download the Outlook connector HERE

1. Double click DynamicsCRMClient_1033_i386.exe
2. Browse to folder to extract install files to. i.e. c:\apps\crm

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3. Open Windows Explorer and browse the folder with the extracted files, i.e. c:\apps\crm
4. Ensure Outlook is closed and double click on setupclient.exe

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5. Select "Install Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook with Offline Access (Advanced)"

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6. Select "I accept this license agreement" and click on "I Accept"

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7. At this point the installer will examine your system and decide what components will need to be downloaded and installed. Once this is complete Click "Install" to start the installation.

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8. Click Yes

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9. Click Next

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10. Browse to the location to install the files or leave the default and click Next

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11. Examine this page for any errors during the install and follow the recommendations of any warnings that it presents. Click Next

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12. Click Close to complete the connector setup.

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13. Click on Start -> All Programs -> Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 -> Configuration Wizard

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14. Click Next

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15. Select "An online service provider" and click Next

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16. Enter the URL assigned to you (this can be found on your CRM settings page or from your administrator) and click Next

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17. Enter your username and password and click OK

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18. Click Next

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19. Click Next

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20. Click Finish

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21. Open Outlook and you will now be prompted to sign into CRM. Enter your username and password

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22. Within Outlook you should now see the CRM Outlook toolbar

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23. Also within Outlook, you will see a new folder called Microsoft Dynamics CRM to access CRM within your Outlook client

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24. Your Outlook Setup should be complete. If you need additional assistance please contact technical support.

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