Outlook 2003 Problem

[Tom Naves]

There are a dozen Import and Export selections in my File Menu.

If I start Outlook using the /safe switch, which Starts Outlook without
extensions, Reading Pane, or toolbar customization, the problem is fixed. I
tried to isolate the problem by using the following:

/safe:1
Starts Outlook with the Reading Pane off. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:2

Starts Outlook without checking mail at startup. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:3

Starts Outlook with extensions turned off, but listed in the Add-In
Manager.

/safe:4

Starts Outlook without loading Outcmd.dat (customized toolbars) and *.fav
file.



Unfortunately each of them fix the problem. So there is something that
happens, that is common to each, that fixes the problem. Does anyone have
an idea of what that could be.

Thanks.

 

[K. Orland]

It is likely an integration with Outlook that causes the problem. I suggest
first disabling all your Add Ins. Add them back one at a time, testing
inbetween until you find the culprit.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

What is the problem these switches fix?

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[Tom Naves]

They don't fix problems. The are for trouble-shooting. They start Outlook
with all or one feature disabled.

What is the problem these switches fix?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



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There are a dozen Import and Export selections in my File Menu.

If I start Outlook using the /safe switch, which Starts Outlook without
extensions, Reading Pane, or toolbar customization, the problem is fixed.
I tried to isolate the problem by using the following:

/safe:1
Starts Outlook with the Reading Pane off. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:2

Starts Outlook without checking mail at startup. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:3

Starts Outlook with extensions turned off, but listed in the Add-In
Manager.

/safe:4

Starts Outlook without loading Outcmd.dat (customized toolbars) and
*.fav file.



Unfortunately each of them fix the problem. So there is something that
happens, that is common to each, that fixes the problem. Does anyone
have an idea of what that could be.

Thanks.

 

[Tom Naves]

I already did that. I disabled all the Add Ins and the problem is still
there. Only starting in safe mode makes the problem go away.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

I know that - but you said they fix the problem:what is this problem that the switches fix for you?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

They don't fix problems. The are for trouble-shooting. They start
Outlook with all or one feature disabled.

What is the problem these switches fix?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

There are a dozen Import and Export selections in my File Menu.

If I start Outlook using the /safe switch, which Starts Outlook without
extensions, Reading Pane, or toolbar customization, the problem is
fixed. I tried to isolate the problem by using the following:

/safe:1
Starts Outlook with the Reading Pane off. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:2

Starts Outlook without checking mail at startup. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:3

Starts Outlook with extensions turned off, but listed in the Add-In
Manager.

/safe:4

Starts Outlook without loading Outcmd.dat (customized toolbars) and
*.fav file.



Unfortunately each of them fix the problem. So there is something that
happens, that is common to each, that fixes the problem. Does anyone
have an idea of what that could be.

Thanks.