Re: Outlook won't close

[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-Cover 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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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Jimmyg asked:

| Hello,
| i am running Windows XP Pro with Office 2003. When i close Outlook i
| can see an icon in the bottom corner that it's still running. If i go
| to cntrl-alt-delete it doesn't show up as running.
| The problem is once i close outlook it won't reopen. It will reopen
| if i reset my system. Any ideas??
|
| JG

[Jason]

Just found another that is causing a problem. Yahoo's widget engine comes
with a widget that displays your To Do list and calender info. When it is
running Outlook 2003 won't close correctly. Wondering if you know a work
around for this or if I just need to disable the widget completely? Thanks