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Windows - Enabling Teams Add-in for Outlook

This document details how to enable the Teams Meeting add-in for Outlook on a Windows PC.

When Slow and Disabled COM Add-ins Appears
From File


When Slow and Disabled COM Add-ins Appears

1. If the following appears when you select "File" in Outlook, select "Manage COM Add-ins."

Screenshot of Slow and Disabled COM

2. In the popup window, select "Always enable this add-in."

Screenshot of Outlook Detected a COM Add-in Problem

3. Then, select "Close."

4. Restart Outlook by closing and re-opening it.

The icon should now appear.

***NOTE: If this did not work, follow the steps below.***


From File 

1.  From the Outlook ribbon, select "File."  Then, select "Options."

Screenshot of File Menu

2. From the menu, select "Add-ins."

Screenshot of Options Menu

3. From the menu:

        1. Note whether the Teams add-in is listed under Inactive Application Add-ins.

        ***NOTE: If it does not appear, contact the GBIT Service Desk at (920) 465-2309 or gbit@uwgb.edu.   

         2. Select "Manage COM Add-ins."

Screenshot of Add-Ins Menu

4. From the menu:

        1. Select the check box next to the add-in.

        2. Select "OK."

Screenshot of COM Add-Ins

5.  Restart Outlook by closing and re-opening it.

The icon should now appear.



Keywords:
microsoft, word, outlook, teams, add in, addin, add-in, app, application
Doc ID:
107146
Owned by:
Steve K. in UW Green Bay
Created:
2020-11-12
Updated:
2023-04-11
Sites:
UW Green Bay