Some common reasons why Outlook will not shut down completely when you click either the X or Exit:

1. PDA synchronization software with your PDA in the cradle.
2. WinFax Pro (especially 10.02 in Outlook 2003) - contact their support for an alleged fix.
3. Franklin-Covey Plan Plus!
4. COM Add-ins.
5. Mail reminder add-ins that keep a stub of Outlook open in the background to check for new mail and fire reminders.
6. Anti-virus/firewall programs that are set to scan incoming and outgoing mail.
7. Some versions of Skype (upgrade to latest to fix).

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Elmo Watson asked:

| When I get the emails at home, it deletes the files from the server,
| so, I turn it off in the morning,
| so I can see it during the day, when I'm at work.
|
| However, something has recently happened, so that, it keeps getting my
| emails at home, even after I've closed it.
|
| I've looked all through the options, but I can't find out where to
| turn this feature off.
|
| any ideas here?