Multiple OUTLOOK.exe instances running

[David]

On the Processes tab of the Task Manager I sometimes see up to four
instances of OUTLOOK.exe running even _after_ I've closed Outlook (2003).

Anyone know what's going on? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

David

 

[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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After furious head scratching, David asked:

| On the Processes tab of the Task Manager I sometimes see up to four
| instances of OUTLOOK.exe running even _after_ I've closed Outlook
| (2003).
|
| Anyone know what's going on? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
|
| Thanks,
|
| David

 

[Ed Hansberry, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices]

"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. The latest version of Skype if the Outlook Contact setting is
set.
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[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Ah, thanks for that heads up.

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Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Ed Hansberry, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices asked:

| "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. The latest version of Skype if the Outlook Contact setting is
| set.