Outlook 2003 too busy when starting

[John7]

Hello,


I use standalone Outlook 2003 as central storage for contacts (and email
ofcourse).
Installed add-ins: MS Personal Folder Backup, Lookout (Search & Index).
When starting Outlook following happens all at once:
1. Outlook receives mail from 4 accounts.
2. Applies 14 email rules (max).
3. Checks Agenda and presents Reminders.
All this takes about 30 - 60 seconds.
When I just need to lookup contact information, this delay is extremely
ANNOYING.

What I tried
I frequently compact/scan/(repair) Outlook.pst.
I played with email send/receive options but it made no difference.

Preferred solution
When Outlook starts it refrains itself from receiving emails for the first
3 - 5 mins.
If Reminders could be delayed for 3 - 5 mins that would be even better.

Can this be accomplished?


TIA,
John7

 

[DL]

You can amend settings to not to poll for mail on startup.
If you have any anti virus app intergrated with OL, uninstall this &
reinstall without the intergration
Other than that 60sec is just a brief moment in time