High cpu use after exiting MS Office

[Old Oaken Bucket]

Recently I've notice high cpu usage after exiting MS Office. Task master
indicates that the outlook.exe process continues to run at 100% cpu use. I
must end process to get usage back to normal. Suggestions?

 

[Milly Staples - MVP Outlook]

Some common reasons why Outlook will not shut down completely when you click
either the X or Exit:

1. PDA synchronization software with your PDA in the cradle.
2. WinFax Pro (especially 10.02 in Outlook 2003) - contact their support
for an alleged fix.
3. Franklin-Covey Plan Plus!
4. COM Add-ins.
5. Mail reminder add-ins that keep a stub of Outlook open in the background
to check for new mail and fire reminders.
6. Anti-virus/firewall programs that are set to scan incoming and outgoing
mail.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Old Oaken Bucket asked:

| Recently I've notice high cpu usage after exiting MS Office. Task
| master indicates that the outlook.exe process continues to run at
| 100% cpu use. I must end process to get usage back to normal.
| Suggestions?

 

[Old Oaken Bucket]

Thank you for your reply. May I add one other item that will cause this
problem which I discovered after I posted my message? After much searching I
discovered a rather large message (86M) that was trying to be sent whenever I
started office. Apparently outlook would not give up trying. Once I was able
to delete the item all returned to normal. Thanks for your help.