Outlook 2000 slow

[Secret Squirrel]

Recently I've noticed that when I double click on an email in my inbox it
takes a good 10-15 seconds to open the email. And these emails don't have
attachments either. What would cause it to be so slow all of a sudden?

 

[K. Orland]

It can be several things but you would need to provide more information
first. Are you using POP3 mail and a PST? Do you connect to an Exchange
server for mail (this normally found in a business environment). Did this
work before?

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Yes I am using POP3 and a PST file. I tried compressing the PST file but that
didn't change anything.
No I do not connect to an exchange server. It worked fine and was always
quick to open but just lately I've noticed it's been really slow.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

What changed in your configuration between Outlook running fast and now
performing slow? Installed new software?
Does it work fast when you start Outlook in Safe Mode?
Start-> Run; outlook.exe /safe

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


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[K. Orland]

Check the size of your PST, Outlook 2000 has a limit before it will bog down
or even corrupt.
Also do you have fax software, synch software (for use with a handheld),
desktop search tools, any COMs or Add Ins that might interfere?
Are you scanning incoming/outgoing mail with your antivirus software?
Disable that feature, it won't compromise security since your real time
scanner will catch anything.