Outlook hanging

[Peter]

I have recently upgraded to Windows XP and am using
Office XP outlook. Since upgrading, I have found Outlook
to be hanging when opened or hanging at any time during
an on-line session. The whole system freezes and I have
no option but to turn off at the the tower to reboot.
This is now occurring every time I open Outlook as it
tries to receive mail. It also hangs if I am not online.

Please help.
Peter

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

CLose Outlook. find and rename outcmd.dat to .old. Also, turn off Instant
Messaging from Tools->Options->Other.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer
Peter <[email protected]> asked:

| I have recently upgraded to Windows XP and am using
| Office XP outlook. Since upgrading, I have found Outlook
| to be hanging when opened or hanging at any time during
| an on-line session. The whole system freezes and I have
| no option but to turn off at the the tower to reboot.
| This is now occurring every time I open Outlook as it
| tries to receive mail. It also hangs if I am not online.
|
| Please help.
| Peter