Did you by any chance use Windows Easy Transfer to move data from an older
PC to your current one?
I am told that in that case a corrupt Outlook Profile is created and you
have to create a new one (probably in Control Panel|Mail - it depends which
version of Windows you are using.
Another thing to try is the following:
Here's a resolution which has worked for me. I HOPE it helps in your
particular case.
Two steps:
1) Go to Tools / Email Accounts
a. Select "View or change existing directories or address
books", then Next.
b. There SHOULD be an "Outlook Address Book" type MAPI
directory there--but it's most likely missing.
If it's missing, click Add / Additional Address
Books / Outlook Address Book
c. Close and re-open Outlook.
--
Peter Jamieson
http://tips.pjmsn.me.uk
"Sharonie2" wrote in message
news
In in step 3 of mail merge wizard, I selected the folder I want to use
from
the 'select contacts' box. The 'microsoft office access database engine
cound
not find the object'. Its right there - how can I get it recognised? "Show
this folder as an email address book" is selected. I'm using office 2007.
I
also tried starting mail merge from outlook and got the same message.