The data file was not closed properly?

[dwblack99]

I am using outlook 2007 and Vista Ultimate. When I shut
down and restart Outlook I get an error message "The data file was not
closed properly. The file is being checked for problems". Eventually outlook
works. It does lock up on occasion as well. I assume I have a corrupt data
file? What file am I looking for and how can I fix this? Can I repair the
file? I have run av & spyware, chkdsk and office "detect and repair".
No luck. Any suggestions?
Thank You

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

are you using a pda or other application that accesses outlook data? if so
close it before closing outlook. that should end the closing problem.









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[Pat Willener]

After you shut down Outlook, use Task Manager (does Vista still have a
task manager?) to check if the outlook process is actually closed. Some
add-ons sometimes prevent Outlook from closing completely, which can
lead to the symptoms you describe.