CPU usage 100% when opening Outlook

[Robin Red]

When opening Outlook the CPU usage goes to 100% and opening cannot be
completed, Ihave to use Task Manager to end the task and open in safe mode.

I am using XP v.5.1 with SP 3 and Outlook 2002 SP3

Any suggestions as to what might be causing this?

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Uninstall SP3 for Windows XP as it is not an official Service Pack? :-D

Anyway; take a look here;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/outlookdoesntstart.htm

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Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

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When opening Outlook the CPU usage goes to 100% and opening cannot be
completed, Ihave to use Task Manager to end the task and open in safe mode.

I am using XP v.5.1 with SP 3 and Outlook 2002 SP3

Any suggestions as to what might be causing this?

 

[Robin Red]

Thanks Roady, my difficulty arose before I installed SP3 as I thought it
might be the answer - I downloaded it from Microsoft site, is it unsafe?

 

[Roady [MVP]]

There is no SP3 for Windows XP; rightclick My Computer-> Properties and it
will tell you Service Pack 2 ;-)

See the link provided for troubleshooting the opening of Outlook.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data