How To Stop Outlook 2003 From Auto Start?

[Guest]

I have WinXP SP1 and Outlook 2003. I also have Norton Antispam integrated
into Outlook. Whenever I turn on my PC (laptop), Outlook starts
automatically in the background. Problem is, Norton Antispam won't load in
Outlook if I click on Outlook. I have to first go to Windows Task Manager and
end task on Outlook and then open Outlook for Norton Antispam to load
properly. This is annoying because I have to end task on Outlook everytime I
turn on my PC before I can check my e-mail.

I looked in my startup programs folder but Outlook is not listed. I
downloaded a free utility called Startup Control Panel (to try to disable
Outlook from auto start) but Outlook is not listed in any of the Startup
Control Panel's startup program tabs.

I also use my PC to sync my Outlook contacts/calendar with my Pocket PC PDA.
I have MS ActiveSync on my PC and it starts automatically when I turn on my
PC (even when my PDA is not connected to the PC). Not sure if MS ActiveSync
is causing Outlook to auto start.

Bottom line is, I don't want Outlook to auto start until I choose to click
it open.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Well ActiveSync syncs with Outlook. So when you start ActiveSync to sync
your PDA it will also start Outlook otherwise it can't sync with Outlook.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data
-Creating a Permanent New Mail Desktop Alert in Outlook 2003

 

[BillR [MVP]]

Is a Pocket PC cradled when you start Windows? If so, it could be active
synch doing a synch.