How do I stop outlook.exe opening in task manager when outlook is.

[cookea]

I am using Office 2003 basic edition to POP my mail from a linux server.
When I do not have outlook open the outlook.exe still appears in the task
manager at regular intervals. When this happens for the time the exe is
running I lose control of my machine, ie keyboard freezes.

 

[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-Cover 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]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After furious head scratching, cookea asked:

| I am using Office 2003 basic edition to POP my mail from a linux
| server. When I do not have outlook open the outlook.exe still appears
| in the task manager at regular intervals. When this happens for the
| time the exe is running I lose control of my machine, ie keyboard
| freezes.