Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

I wrote about the Outlook 2003 CPU usage problem a while back and so
far have not found a solution. But I think I have narrowed down the
problem.

I removed my PST file and created a new one. I downloaded all of my
email and then imported my contacts and tasks from the old PST.
Outlook runs fine now on Vista.

I then removed my sync settings for my cell phone and set that all up
fresh again. After I got it all resynced Outlook is now back to
constantly using 40%+ of CPU. It also will not shut down without
killing it. And I am not syncing any more. My phone is not connected
to the laptop. Yet Outlook uses the cpu.

So it must me the new Windows Mobile Device Center that is not
releasing Outlook. I do have Vista SP1 installed, too.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Does Outlook 2007 have this problem?

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

Don Gollahon wrote:

I wrote about the Outlook 2003 CPU usage problem a while back and so
far have not found a solution. But I think I have narrowed down the
problem.

I removed my PST file and created a new one. I downloaded all of my
email and then imported my contacts and tasks from the old PST.
Outlook runs fine now on Vista.

I then removed my sync settings for my cell phone and set that all up
fresh again. After I got it all resynced Outlook is now back to
constantly using 40%+ of CPU. It also will not shut down without
killing it. And I am not syncing any more. My phone is not connected
to the laptop. Yet Outlook uses the cpu.

So it must me the new Windows Mobile Device Center that is not
releasing Outlook. I do have Vista SP1 installed, too.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Does Outlook 2007 have this problem?

I answered my own question: Installed Office 2007 Small Business
Trial. Outlook still uses 40+% of the CPU constantly.

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

Don Gollahon wrote:


I answered my own question: Installed Office 2007 Small Business
Trial. Outlook still uses 40+% of the CPU constantly.

I've tried everything I can find in this NG on this problem to no
avail. Looks like Outlook just will not work on Vista Home Premium
properly no matter what I do.


--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

It works fine on that OS for most people. It may be the MDC or something
else causing problems.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
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Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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"Don Gollahon" wrote in message
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Don Gollahon wrote:


I answered my own question: Installed Office 2007 Small Business
Trial. Outlook still uses 40+% of the CPU constantly.

I've tried everything I can find in this NG on this problem to no
avail. Looks like Outlook just will not work on Vista Home Premium
properly no matter what I do.


--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

Diane Poremsky {MVP} wrote:

It works fine on that OS for most people. It may be the MDC or
something else causing problems.

Is it possible to install MS ActiveSync in Vista, which worked with
Outlook on XP, when Windows MDC is on the machine?

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

No. AS doesn't work in Vista. I really think the problem goes deeper than
just MDC. Do you have any Outlook addins installed? Did you try a new
outlook profile?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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"Don Gollahon" wrote in message
...
Diane Poremsky {MVP} wrote:

It works fine on that OS for most people. It may be the MDC or
something else causing problems.

Is it possible to install MS ActiveSync in Vista, which worked with
Outlook on XP, when Windows MDC is on the machine?

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

Diane Poremsky {MVP} wrote:

No. AS doesn't work in Vista. I really think the problem goes deeper
than just MDC. Do you have any Outlook addins installed? Did you try
a new outlook profile?

Yep, I've turned off all addins except Norton. And I have tried a new
profile (a couple of times).

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

Are you scanning email with norton? Only use it for general OS scanning, not
for mail.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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"Don Gollahon" wrote in message
...
Diane Poremsky {MVP} wrote:

No. AS doesn't work in Vista. I really think the problem goes deeper
than just MDC. Do you have any Outlook addins installed? Did you try
a new outlook profile?

Yep, I've turned off all addins except Norton. And I have tried a new
profile (a couple of times).

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

Diane Poremsky {MVP} wrote:

Are you scanning email with norton? Only use it for general OS
scanning, not for mail.

I'll turn it off for awhile and see if it helps. But with all the
viruses, etc, going around I won't keep it off forever. I had Norton's
in XP with Outlook 2003 and it all worked fine together.

--

Don Gollahon

Outlook 2003, Vista, and Windows Mobile Device Center = High CPU usage
 

as long as its on 'autoprotect' you'll be ok. Outlook writes files to the
securetemp folder before opening and autoprotect will catch any viruses at
that time - assuming you have a lapse in judgment and open the attachment
rather than delete the message. The reading pane in outlook 2002/2003/2007
does not support active content, so you'd need to do something more than
read a message in the preview pane to kick start it.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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"Don Gollahon" wrote in message
...
Diane Poremsky {MVP} wrote:

Are you scanning email with norton? Only use it for general OS
scanning, not for mail.

I'll turn it off for awhile and see if it helps. But with all the
viruses, etc, going around I won't keep it off forever. I had Norton's
in XP with Outlook 2003 and it all worked fine together.

--

Don Gollahon