Install Bells & Whistles for Outlook
Bells & Whistles has the following system requirements:
- Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008 or newer (32-bit and 64-bit);
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, Outlook for Office 365 desktop version (32-bit and 64-bit).
Before installing Bells & Whistles check the following:
- the Windows user account logged in has administrator rights;
- there is at least one email account defined in Outlook;
- Outlook is not running.
After downloading the installer file run it to start the installation process and follow the steps displayed on screen:
- the first screen will show the exact version being installed, click Next to continue;
- read and agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA), click Next to continue;
- optionally change the install location, if Bells & Whistles will be enabled for all users on the computer or only for current user, disable creation of shortcuts in Windows Start menu; click Next to continue;
- optionally select the components to be installed:
- Typical to install the add-in, Outlook Add-in Utility and use online help;
- Custom allows you to choose which components are installed;
- Complete installs all the components (the add-in, Outlook Add-in Utility and offline help files).
- click Next to start copying the files.
Outlook will be started automatically after the installer finishes successfully. There will be a new popup window displayed by Bells & Whistles with options to buy a license, activate a license or start in trial mode:
At the top of Outlook main window there will be a new toolbar labeled Bells & Whistles: