Microsoft has made available for download Update Rollup 3 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 on Thursday March 12, 2009.

This package includes several accumulative hotfixes and updates for Dynamics CRM 4.0 Server, Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Office Outlook, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 E-mail Router.  It is also designed to work with versions of x86 processors and x64 as it includes both versions available.

As requisites this new Update Rollup 3 will not see a “need basis” for the previous Update Rollup 1 and 2 , since this latest package includes all the fixes that were brought on its predecessors ( Update Rollup 1 & 2 ).

In addition Microsoft also explained how to avoid a required reboot when installing a patch for the CRM Outlook Client as it follows below :

“Before starting the update process, go to Options from the CRM menu. On the “General” tab, uncheck the bottom checkbox that says “Always run the…Host process” and then click “Ok” button. When manually checking for updates, go ahead and close Outlook by choosing Exit from Outlook’s File menu. This will close Outlook along with the CRM add-in and the Hoster process. Now check for updates by selecting All Programs from the Start menu. Then select Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and choose Update. Restart Outlook after the patch is installed.”

Adicional information over this package can be found here . I strongly recommend the upgrade since it solves a lot of issues.

Best Regards,

Paulo J. Mendes