Outlook 2003 keeps a process running in the background after clos.

[Guest]

I have recently upgraded from Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2003. When I close
down the outlook window it does not shut down the process entirely, there is
still an icon in the notification bar and a process continues to run in task
manager. To reopen outlook I have to stop the process in task manager. Any
ideas as to why this is happening and what can be done to stop it?

 

[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
2. WinFax Pro
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.
7. Running Outlook 2003 in cached mode against older versions of Exchange
Server.