Outlook 2007 Slow

rich_g85 · 24 Sep 2007 at 18:34

Hi all,
Recently upgraded to Office 2007 and I'm happy with it - except that Outlook seems to really struggle when viewing emails with lots of HTML/web-based images.

The CPU load shoots up when scrolling up and down the message and generally performs very badly.

Does anyone know of a fix for this?

Thanks
Rich

Memphis · 24 Sep 2007 at 18:48

I'm sorry I can't offer a solution but I'm just glad I'm not the only one with this problem!

It's only when loading HTML e-mails, but it slows to a crawl.

Butters · 25 Sep 2007 at 00:05

have you both chosen to upgrade or clean install?

Clarkey · 25 Sep 2007 at 01:27

mine did this, unbelievably slow, led to me swapping to Thunderbird after years of loyal outlook use.

Butters · 25 Sep 2007 at 17:44

reason I ask is that I did a clean install and mine flies!

rich_g85 · 25 Sep 2007 at 18:06

Mine was an upgrade.

PC is due a format & re-install soon, will see how it is after that.

Butters · 25 Sep 2007 at 20:11

If you upgrade, there is a warning that Outlook 2003 has to be removed first (the others upgrade). This is because Outlook 2007 is a re-shelled 2003 with some very minor changes. Of all the Office 2007 applications, it's the only one that really doesnt behave any differently from 2003. You'll find a fresh install is definately the way forward.

sWiZzLe · 4 Oct 2007 at 10:33

rich_g85 said:
Hi all,
Recently upgraded to Office 2007 and I'm happy with it - except that Outlook seems to really struggle when viewing emails with lots of HTML/web-based images.

The CPU load shoots up when scrolling up and down the message and generally performs very badly.

Does anyone know of a fix for this?

Thanks
Rich

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