MH wrote:

In Outlook 2003 SP2, when I exit outlook, the application closes, but
the processes doesn't end. I still find OUTLOOK.exe in the Task
Manager. I also still have the outlook icon in the system tray.

Does anyone know what is causing this. I also use ActiveSync to
synchronize my smartphone with outlook but the ActiveSync process
isn't running all the time. I get the same outlook problem
regardless of weather the Activesync processes are running.

As long as your phone is cradled, Outlook is running. Here are some other
things to look for:
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.asp
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]