Outlook hangs up or very slow start

[brian Taylor]

The Outlook flash screen apooears and then there is a
terrific long delay if or when it starts.

I am using Windows XP, Outlook 2002.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Close Outlook. Find and rename outcmd.dat to .old. (If using Windows 2000
or XP, you will need to enable searching hidden and system folders.)

Once you have done so, reopen Outlook and it should open fine. You will
need to rebuild any custom toolbars or customizations as the file outcmd.dat
controls how the toolbars display. When it becomes corrupted, it will cause
Outlook to hang because it cannot create the toolbars that you expect.


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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, brian Taylor asked:

| The Outlook flash screen apooears and then there is a
| terrific long delay if or when it starts.
|
| I am using Windows XP, Outlook 2002.

 

[Jeff Stephenson [MSFT]]

If that doesn't help, go to Tools -> Options -> Other and turn off Instant
Messaging integration.