Speed Up Microsoft Outlook Access

Here are some tips for speeding up Outlook:

• Run our Setup Tool - even if you already have Outlook connected and running. You can find the tool here. Select "Open" and follow the prompts. Check the "Update host file setting and Outlook Plug-In only" box on the first screen of the wizard.
  
  
• Disable integration of Instant Messaging in Outlook. From within Outlook go to Tools > Options > Other. Ensure that "Enable Instant Messaging in Microsoft Outlook" is unchecked.
  
  
• Make the following registry change to speed up the startup and operation of Outlook: click here to download the file and execute it. In Internet Explorer, choose "Open" after clicking on the link. Accept the warning prompt about importing data into the registry. NOTE: Make this registry change only if your network is primarily running TCP/IP protocol. Ask your system administrator if you're uncertain about the type of protocol you use.
  
  
• Update Outlook and Office with the latest patches. Go to http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx; click "Check for Updates" and follow the instructions to install the latest patches and updates.
  
  
• For Outlook 2002 and 200 customers turn off the preview pane and enable AutoPreview. Select "View" > "Current View" > "Messages with AutoPreview".