Outlook Outlook No Outlook

[Lew]

Sometime when I start Outlook nothing happens. Checking the windows task
manager show that multiple instances of Outlook are in memory. Selecting end
task for one or more of them seems to allow Outlook to start, but with error
messages. Is there any way to fix this?

 

[Oliver Vukovics [Public Shareware]]

Hi Lew,

your Outlook version is?

"OUTLOOK.EXE continues running after you exit Outlook "
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.asp

Outlook won´t open, if several instance of Outlook are still running.

Maybe the slipstick website give some mor einformation why your Outlook sit
still running in the backround.

 

[Lew]

Outlook 2003/sp3

Hi Lew,

your Outlook version is?

"OUTLOOK.EXE continues running after you exit Outlook "
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.asp

Outlook won´t open, if several instance of Outlook are still running.

Maybe the slipstick website give some mor einformation why your Outlook
sit still running in the backround.

--
Oliver Vukovics
Share your Outlook PST files without Exchange: Public ShareFolder
Synchronisation for Outlook and Exchange: Public SyncTool
http://www.publicshareware.com

 

[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.
7. Skype - check for a later version
8. Infuzer

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.

After furious head scratching, Lew asked:

| Sometime when I start Outlook nothing happens. Checking the windows
| task manager show that multiple instances of Outlook are in memory.
| Selecting end task for one or more of them seems to allow Outlook to
| start, but with error messages. Is there any way to fix this?

 

[Lew]

I don't have any of those programs .. with the exception of anti-virus. I
use Windows One Care for that.

"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" <[email protected]>
wrote in message 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.
7. Skype - check for a later version
8. Infuzer

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.

After furious head scratching, Lew asked:

| Sometime when I start Outlook nothing happens. Checking the windows
| task manager show that multiple instances of Outlook are in memory.
| Selecting end task for one or more of them seems to allow Outlook to
| start, but with error messages. Is there any way to fix this?

 

[DL]

You did check your Com Add-ins?

Tried a Detect / Repair once it is running
If it wont run tried the safe switch?
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/commandlines.htm

 

[John Ciccone]

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.

This is disconcerting. I'm only using Outlook (2003) to synch with PDA and
SmartPhone. And we can't very well disable Antivirus programs. These are the
only items from your list that are applicable here.

It's causing havoc at home where we have more than one mail profile. As
such, it's supposed to prompt for the user profile whenever Outlook is run.
Sometimes it does.... sometimes it doesn't ask and just goes straight to
(often to the wrong one) profile. Also leaving potential for more problems
when inadvertently running someone elses email.

Research around here indicates this has been a problem for quite a long
while. Does this mean Microsoft is unable to fix?

-------------------

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.
7. Skype - check for a later version
8. Infuzer

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.

After furious head scratching, Lew asked:

| Sometime when I start Outlook nothing happens. Checking the windows
| task manager show that multiple instances of Outlook are in memory.
| Selecting end task for one or more of them seems to allow Outlook to
| start, but with error messages. Is there any way to fix this?

 

[Brian Tillman]

This is disconcerting. I'm only using Outlook (2003) to synch with
PDA and SmartPhone. And we can't very well disable Antivirus
programs. These are the only items from your list that are applicable
here.

No one suggested you disable your AV program. What was siggested is not to
waste time scanning mail. Disable the mail integration feature of the AV
program, but leave the rest enabled. You are no less protected.

It's causing havoc at home where we have more than one mail profile.
As such, it's supposed to prompt for the user profile whenever
Outlook is run. Sometimes it does.... sometimes it doesn't ask and
just goes straight to (often to the wrong one) profile.

That's because Outlook didn't really close and that profile is still open.

 

[DL]

Of course you can disable / remove your AV plugin to OL, assuming your AV
has real time scanning / monitoring you are still protected.
Sometimes it is neccessary to uninstall your AV app completely, before
reinstalling without the OL intergration.

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.

This is disconcerting. I'm only using Outlook (2003) to synch with PDA and
SmartPhone. And we can't very well disable Antivirus programs. These are
the
only items from your list that are applicable here.

It's causing havoc at home where we have more than one mail profile. As
such, it's supposed to prompt for the user profile whenever Outlook is
run.
Sometimes it does.... sometimes it doesn't ask and just goes straight to
(often to the wrong one) profile. Also leaving potential for more problems
when inadvertently running someone elses email.

Research around here indicates this has been a problem for quite a long
while. Does this mean Microsoft is unable to fix?

-------------------

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.
7. Skype - check for a later version
8. Infuzer

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.

After furious head scratching, Lew asked:

| Sometime when I start Outlook nothing happens. Checking the windows
| task manager show that multiple instances of Outlook are in memory.
| Selecting end task for one or more of them seems to allow Outlook to
| start, but with error messages. Is there any way to fix this?