Outlook 2002 Takes forever to Get Started

Question

I have plenty of RAM (512) and loads of processor (2.66) on an Inspiron 5100, and every other Office program I have gets going almost instantly when I click on it, but Outlook takes approximately 15 to 20 seconds for it to come up. I'm not sure, but it just seems as though something isn't optimized the way it should be, becuase my ancient desktop will bring up Outlook 2002 in about a second. Any suggestions on how I can reduce my wait every time I start Outlook?

fireberd · Answer

I have about the same equivalent CPU and memory and Outlook 2000 is slightly delayed starting. I have another older PC and it too takes a while to come up. It's always worked that way on any PC I've had and I don't consider it "abnormal".

It may have something to do with the antivirus software?

JRosenfeld · Answer

Try, in Outlook, Tools, options, other tab clear the box enable instant messaging in Microsoft Outlook.

sgallo5 · Answer

I unchecked the box 'enable instant messaging' and now it works like a charm. However, I think it was a combination of both the instant messaging and my virus protection software, because when I turn both off it comes up very quickly. Thanks for the tips.

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Outlook 2002 Takes forever to Get Started

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