After closing Outlook 2007 I must reboot Windows 7 Pro to reopen Outlook. Tried answers on different forums also tried to uninstall and reinstall Office but did not help.
Hi, and thanks for using JustAnswer.This issue usually happens when an Outlook add-in prevents the program from exiting properly, rendering the user to have to restart the computer (and the Outlook process) in order to get it working again. This issue has been resolved in the SP2 update for Outlook 2007, and forces the add-ins to shut down along with the program. Please download the update using the following link:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=B444BF18-79EA-46C6-8A81-9DB49B4AB6E5&displaylang=enRun and install the update following the on-screen directions, restart, and let me know if this resolves your issue with Outlook all right.Regards
I checked to see if I had the update. I found two SP2 udates but not the one listed at Microsoft. Downloaded the update and a window opened up saying the update was already installed.
Hmm, I see. Now, let's try disabling the Outlook add-ins manually, as follows:
In Outlook 2007, you need to go to Tools, Trust Center, Add-ins.
I deselected the add-ins that I could about a week ago. About half are still checked and can only be disconnected by the administrator. I do not know how to do that. I did this before with no results.
I see. Now, please close Outlook, right-click on it, and select 'Run as administrator'; does it come up?Regards
Right clicking on Outlook the option of run as asministrator isn't there.
That indicates that you are using the Start > All Programs shortcut for MS Outlook. However, as a quick fix, please download the Outlook Shutdown Add-in using the following direct link:http://tinyurl.com/2ftjrvaRun and install the add-in first, then check if you can open/close Outlook all right now.Keep me posted.Regards
That was strange. I ran the add-in and it said that Outlook was running but I check the task manager and it wasn't listed. Outlook still doesn't open.
Okay. In the Task Manager, please click on the 'Processes' tab; do you see an 'outlook.exe' process listed?Regards
Yes
Okay. Please highlight that, click on the End Task, then run the add-in once again. Finally, restart and close Outlook, and let me know.Regards
Outlook seems to be working now. The add-ins that I couldn't uncheck are still checked. The Outlook shutdown add-in is asking to be purchased for the full program.
Okay, you may skip the prompt; the add-in is completely free to use, regardless.Regards