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What does msspc.ecf file do in Outlook?

Following error messages occur when starting Outlook-then it seems to work fine (with the exception of maybe some Word attachments not being readable by non-MS E-Mail programs).

1st Error Message:
The extension configuration file "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\addins\MSSPC.ECF" could not be installed. There is an error in the syntax or format of the file. Error in configuration file "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\addins\MSSPC.ECF". Unable to load ""C:\MSOFFICE \Schedule\msspc32.dll". You may be out of memory, out of system resources, or missing a .dll file.

2nd error message after hitting OK:
The file add-in "MSSPC.ECF" is missing or is not valid. On the Windows Start menu, click Find, to search for the file, and then copy the file to the Addins folder in the Outlook program folder. Or, try to install Outlook again.

I have the file: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Addins\MSSPC.ECF = 1 KB, 3/12/98=12:00am

I do not have msspc32.dll on my hard disk.
I did a complete reinstall of Outlook 98 and IE with no success. Any ideas?

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Since I only have Outlook 98 which I downloaded from MS's web site (and not Office 97) do you know how I could obtain the MSSPC32.DLL file? I do not use the Schedule+ aspects of Outlook. The Add/Remove Programs icon did not bring up the maintenance mode of setup "Welcome to the Microsoft installation maintenance program" allowing me to choose components to remove.