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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:

Bells & Whistles startup window

At the top of Outlook main window there will be a new toolbar labeled Bells & Whistles:

Bells & Whistles toolbar in Outlook

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