Outlook 2000 not fully closing

[Will]

Windows XP Home Edition
Outlook 2000

Everytime I open and close Outlook, another instance of the program will
show up in Windows Task Manager. If I open and close Outlook three
times, there will be three instances of Outlook in Windows Task Manager.
I also get an email notification in the system tray, with the program
closed, even though I've unchecked the notification box.

Know what's going on?

Thanks.

 

[Russ Valentine [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.

 

[Diane Poremsky]

Here is a partial list of programs that may keep outlook running "hidden" -
there are many other programs that will cause it.
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.htm

 

[grendi]

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.

plus the very handy "outlook info" gadget in vista's sidebar!