Outlook Start-up Switches

[Remove ABCD from Email address to reply]

I am using Outlook 2007 w/bcm in single user environment. I noticed that my
start-up command includes the switch "/recycle" (set by Office installation.
When I look up the switch commands on the MS web site it says that the
recycle switch should be used in conjunction with /folders or /explorer. I
did not see these switches listed and I was wondering if someone could
explain to me if I should be have it switched the way it is presently or
make some changes.

 

[F.H. Muffman]

I am using Outlook 2007 w/bcm in single user environment. I noticed
that my start-up command includes the switch "/recycle" (set by
Office installation. When I look up the switch commands on the MS web
site it says that the recycle switch should be used in conjunction
with /folders or /explorer. I did not see these switches listed and
I was wondering if someone could explain to me if I should be have it
switched the way it is presently or make some changes.

Does it work the way you want it to?

If yes, then no, you shouldn't make any changes.

If no, then yes, you should make changes.

 

[Remove ABCD from Email address to reply]

Outlook usually works fine but sometimes I have problems when exiting and
some other minor issues and do not know if it has anything to do with the
switches

 

[F.H. Muffman]

Outlook usually works fine but sometimes I have problems when exiting and
some other minor issues and do not know if it has anything to do with the
switches

I'm doubting that it is, but, well, try it with one, then try it with the
other.

 

[Diane Poremsky]

recycle means it reuses the window - if you click the shortcut 5 times
you'll only get one window, not 5. it doesn't require folders or explorer
switches but is handy if you use them as it keeps you from opening a lot of
windows.

 

[Remove ABCD from Email address to reply]

Thanks for the explanation, do you suggest any other switches to be added to
my normal short cut?

 

[Diane Poremsky]

that's all you need unless you want to do something specific when you open
it - usually for troubleshooting.

there is a list of the most commonly used switches here:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/switches.htm and a link to another page
with all the possible switches.