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P_TP_T 

Connector for Lotus Notes with 8.5.x and Windows 7 32bit

Is anyone successfully using this combo?

 

If I install connector 3.5.4.12 (latest on SFDC) then Notes (specifically notes2.exe) just starts / stops / starts / stops ... in an endless cycle until I uninstall Connector - then everything is fine...

 

Just updates to Notes 8.5.1 FP 2 and still get the same situation.

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

P_T

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P_TP_T

I just found late last week the fix but hadn't had a chance to post until now.

 

I found that I needed to do this...

 

 

  1.  Locate the plugin_customization.ini file in your Lotus Notes installation directory(by default, C:\Program Files\IBM\Lotus\Notes\framework\rcp).
  2. Add the following setting:com.ibm.rcp.security.update/TRUST_CERTIFICATE_AUTHORITIES=true.

 

 

Its from the Help page on SFDC desktop connector 

 

 Administering Connect for Lotus Notes

 

Worked fine after that.

 

Weird thing is, a problem came back that I hadn't realized was directly connected to the Notes connector.

 

When I was running Notes 8.x on Windows XP with connector - anytime I sent a note (with check spelling before sending) and tried to cancel the spell check - Notes crashed.

 

That went away with Notes 8.5.1 on Windows 7.... until I just got connector successfully installed again... now its back.

 

And its 100% repeatable as it was on XP... with different rev's of Notes... so its not the OS... its doesn't appear to be notes (didn't happen when connector not installed) - only happens with connector...

 

Thanks for offering help...

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prathap raoprathap rao

Leave Your ID i will mail you the process I documented a few days ago 

P_T wrote:

Is anyone successfully using this combo?

 

If I install connector 3.5.4.12 (latest on SFDC) then Notes (specifically notes2.exe) just starts / stops / starts / stops ... in an endless cycle until I uninstall Connector - then everything is fine...

 

Just updates to Notes 8.5.1 FP 2 and still get the same situation.

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

P_T

 
P_TP_T

I just found late last week the fix but hadn't had a chance to post until now.

 

I found that I needed to do this...

 

 

  1.  Locate the plugin_customization.ini file in your Lotus Notes installation directory(by default, C:\Program Files\IBM\Lotus\Notes\framework\rcp).
  2. Add the following setting:com.ibm.rcp.security.update/TRUST_CERTIFICATE_AUTHORITIES=true.

 

 

Its from the Help page on SFDC desktop connector 

 

 Administering Connect for Lotus Notes

 

Worked fine after that.

 

Weird thing is, a problem came back that I hadn't realized was directly connected to the Notes connector.

 

When I was running Notes 8.x on Windows XP with connector - anytime I sent a note (with check spelling before sending) and tried to cancel the spell check - Notes crashed.

 

That went away with Notes 8.5.1 on Windows 7.... until I just got connector successfully installed again... now its back.

 

And its 100% repeatable as it was on XP... with different rev's of Notes... so its not the OS... its doesn't appear to be notes (didn't happen when connector not installed) - only happens with connector...

 

Thanks for offering help...

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LP360LP360

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  • LinkPoint Connect has been providing Lotus Notes integration for Salesforce.com for over 7 years to thousands of Salesforce.com's Enteprise and Global Customers.
  • LinkPoint has always supported all versions of Lotus Notes including 8.5.x, even as soon as they are released by Lotus.
  • LinkPoint Connect can be installed individually on the desktop, distributed via software distribution tool, or even in a Citrix / Terminal Server environment.
  • LinkPoint Supports Windows 7, 32bit and 64bit.


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Geo8944Geo8944

This problem just cropped up for me about 6 weeks ago.  The confiuration file mentioned above already had the line inserted and it still hangs during sync.  

 

Interesting enough I have the spell check / Lotus Notes crash problem as well.  I'm using Windows 7 Professional and Notes 8.5.  I guess I need to keep searching!

 

 
LP360LP360

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Most importantly, we can answer any Lotus Notes questions you may have!


For more information, check out our website:
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Geo8944Geo8944

Dear LP360 -   I can't speak for others but I find your posts extremely annoying.   They are nothing but a free advertisement for your company and add zero value.   I'm in Sales myself and I have found a reply with 90% on-point content and 10% sales pitch goes a long way to building a selling relationship.

 

If anyone can tell me how to block this guy, I would appreciate knowing.

 

Have a good day!

 

George
LP360LP360

Dear George,

 

I have no problem in taking your feedback. I won't post against this anymore, however, we are getting several lotus notes clients each month from salesforce switching back to our solution because it works. Good luck with resolving the issue.