how to reduce high cpu usage

[Kairo Ismail]

When I run Outlook 2003 on my dell M1210 notebook, the CPU usage increase and
slower down other services. The cpu given spike usage in every 1-2 seconds.
How to resolve this and what is the cause of it?

 

[K. Orland]

How often are you polling for new mail and do you have your antivirus set to
scan incoming/outgoing mail? Do you have any add ins or COMs installed? Any
synching software or fax software?

 

[Ken]

I am having a simliar problem with a dell M1710. I have windows vista on
here and installed office 2003 pro. There is no Anti virus or add-ins on
this box. No synch software either. When outlook is opened the cpu spikes
ever 6 seconds making the use of outlook impossible. I thought maybe vista
and office 2003 didn't play well together and used it as excuse or reason to
buy office 2007 ultimate. But I still have the same problem when outlook
2007 is opened. I have tried running outlook in Win XP SP2 compatability
mode but still no help. Any thoughts?

 

[Kairo Ismail]

Automatic send/receive set at every 5 minutes. I'm using Symantec antivirus
but no setting for scan incoming/outgoing mail. No sync software and this
only happen when Outlook running. I do have Viso and AutoCad but it does not
take CPU usage as high and continues like outlook.

 

[K. Orland]

Do you commonly work offline? If so, delete your .ost file (it's hidden so
you'll have to search hidden files and folders). The file will recreate when
you open Outlook.

 

[K. Orland]

Also, please check to see if you're using Word as your email editor. If you
are, turn it off and see if this improves performance.

 

[camroc]

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