Error Intalling Outlook Add In

[Anonymous]

I get the following error when I try to "add" the add in by running Setup.exe.

Any suggestions? I would really like to use this.

Name:
From: file:///C:/Users/steve.hipp/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/AddIns/TUOutlook2007AddIn.vsto

The expected element "addIn" was not found in the XML.

** Exception Text **
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.Deployment.InvalidManifestException: The expected element "addIn" was not found in the XML.
at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.Deployment.ApplicationManifest.FromXml(String manifest, Boolean validate)
at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.Deployment.ApplicationManifest..ctor(String manifest, Boolean validate)
at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.Deployment.ClickOnceAddInDeploymentManager.InstallAddIn()

[Benjamin Leclerc]

I don't know, maybe try to redownload.
Also don't execute from zip file. First unzip then execute.

You can also try to double click on the .vsto file instead of setup.exe.

[Michael Anthony]

The solution for me was to install Visual Studio Tools for Office 2010. vstor_redist.exe from here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40790

However I'm still trying to work out how to get the self-signed certificate to work on my coprorate laptop ?

[Michael Anthony]

The certificates have expired on 14/9/2013 in TU Outlook AddIns, do they need to be resigned before I can install the plugin ?

[Anonymous]

Normally you can still install it by:

Right click on "setup.exe"
Select "Properties"" then "Digital Signatures" tab
Select "DIR\benjamin.leclerc", click "Details" then "View Certificate" and finally "Install Certificate"
Install the certificate in the "Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store"

[Michael Anthony]

Thanks Anonymous, I have done that and that fixes the original error, but when launching the installer I still get Certificate Expired Error and can't install the addin.

This might be relevant: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/329396/what-happens-when-a-code-signing-certificate-expires

"Code Signing Certificates are valid for 1 or 2 years depending on which life cycle you choose when you purchase the certificate.Click here for pricing information. Please note: For Microsoft® Authenticode® (Multi-Purpose), you should also timestamp your signed code to avoid your code expiring when your certificate expires."

Are other people able to install this Outlook plugin and get it working after the 14/9/2013 when the certificate expires ?

Benjamin Leclerc : is the project code timestamped to avoid the code expiring when the certificate expires ?

[Michael Anthony]

New PC Build, same software and now it installs OK, just gave the Publisher Not Verified Warning. Go figure.