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Slow Performance Windows XP/Outlook

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by b.klockenga

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I frequently have issues with having to wait for my PC to respond when using Outlook with Windows XP. This usually happens then I am responding to or forwarding an email. I can't do anything for 30-60 seconds, then suddenly, I can. I check SystemPerformance, and many time CPU usage spikes to 100%. This happens whether or not I have other applications open, and other applications are usable. I have two profiles set up in Outlook, one for two different emails. I have three PST files. Can you help me avoid having this wait time?

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by darts32

I had the same issue and I realized it was kind of my fault. First do you have Norton antivirus loaded. If so check if it is scanning outgoing messages from outlook. Second thing is if you use any P2P programs like Kazaa. If you are sharing files and others are getting files from you this will affect your upload speed. Last thing I can think is maybe it is your ISP. Run a speed test to check the upload speed. You try testmyspeed.com for the tests.

by b.klockenga

Turning of Norton scanning outgoing messages and leaving the scan for incoming only solved the problem!!!!

by todd kimbrell

I am curious if you are having a mapisp32 issue. If so you are configured in workgroup email in outlook and that can cause slow response and load times with Outlook, and on top of that, I think you are also using Word as your default composer. To see if this is true, do a ctrl.alt.del and select task mgr and view processes *AFTER YOU LOAD OUTLOOK* and look for the mapisp32. If so then it would be best to reconfigure your outlook to internet email configuration instead. Let me know what you find. :)

Best Regards!

Todd Kimbrell

by b.klockenga

Turning of Norton scanning outgoing messages and leaving the scan for incoming only solved the problem!!!!

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