Unable to launch Outlook addressbook from "New Message"
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, remove and reinstall the Outlook Address Book. To do this:
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Start Outlook.
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On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
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Click View or change existing directories or address books, and then click Next.
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Click Outlook Address Book, and then click Remove.
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Click Yes when you receive the prompt to confirm the removal.
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Click Add.
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Click Additional Address Books, and then click Next.
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Click Outlook Address Book, and then click Next.
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Click OK when you receive the message to restart Outlook.
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Click Finish.
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Click Exit on the File menu to quit Outlook.
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Restart Outlook.
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In the Folder list, right-click the folder that you want to use with the Address Book (for example, right-click Contacts), and then click Properties.
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Click the Outlook Address Book tab.
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Click to select the Show this folder as an e-mail Address Book check box (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
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Gathered from source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319901