Outlook signature error, a file error occured fix

Outlook Signature Error Message

End user could not setup a signature in Outlook 2007 on a Windows 7 computer. In outlook under tool/options and mail format tab. Under Signatures button I click new in the signature pain. Name the file. Click Ok and get the following pop up

Microsoft office outlook

A file error has occured (C:\Users\Insert Name\…\signature.htm

To fix it: Open up windows explorer.

Browse to the directory \Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Signatures

It should ask if you would like permission. Click to allow and the signatures should start working again.

This has been a very popular Outlook repair tip.  Please let us know if it has worked for you or if you have any feedback in the comments section below.