


Removing them will usually correct the problem and allow Outlook to close properly. Many spyware and adware programs hook into Outlook and other email clients. Once you identify the program that is causing Outlook to remain loaded, check their support site for updates and additional information, or disable or uninstall the add-in.

This list is intended to give you an idea of what types of programs will cause Outlook to remain running, most often Fax software, anti-spam or anti-virus software, or PDA sync software. This should eliminate most of the problems with Outlook not closing and the need to check the *.pst file on the next start in addition, newer versions of Outlook are "better" about checking the data file for errors.īelow is a list of software known to cause problems in all versions of Outlook. Select the Processes tab and look for Outlook.exe in the Image Name column.īeginning with Office 2007 SP2, Outlook addresses the problem and forces Outlook to close (most of the time), but you may need to wait a few minutes. Not sure how to open Task Manager? Right click on the Windows Taskbar and choose Task Manager.
