We're seeing many reports of Outlook 2007 being very, very slow. As of this date, we don't know the cause but we do have some possible solutions. Before trying these solutions, install the Outlook Performance update
Solution 1:
Rename or delete outcmd.dat, extend.dat, views.dat and frmcache.dat. Outlook will recreate these files as needed.
Look for these files at the following locations in Windows XP or Windows 7 & Vista:
Outcmd.dat: Extend.dat: Windows 7 and 8: C:\Users\ Frmcache.dat: Windows 7 and 8: C:\Users\ Views.dat: Windows 7 and 8: C:\Users\ Create a new PST. Although the Outlook 2007 PST is essentially identical to the PST format new to Outlook 2003,Outlook 2007 writes additional data to the PST. If this fixes the problem, import or move your items from your old PST to the new one. Create a new profile. No need to delete the old profile just yet, just make a new one to see if the problem is fixed. If this fixes the problem, you can delete the old profile. Disable Outlook Setup Add-in (Instant Office add-in by Cyberlink) on Dell computers that have Media Direct installed. This add-in is responsible for converting meeting requests to recurring meetings and creating calendar and contact folders when saving attachments. It also slows Outlook down. Go to Tools, Trust Center, Addins and locate the add-in. At the bottom of the screen, select Manage: COM add-ins and click Go. Remove the checkmark from the Cyberlink add-in and close the dialog. Uninstall Business Contact Manager The update described in KB933493: Description of the update for Outlook 2007: April 13, 2007 appears to help with many performance issues in Outlook 2007.
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Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\
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Nooto says
I have recently had some problems with Outlook 2007 running very slow when typing in an html e-mail. Loading of images was very slow and when pressing enter for a line feed it would freeze for 3 seconds. I tried all the suggested solutions but to no avail.
After some troubleshooting I found that a non-default ICC color profile in Windows was causing the slow behaviour. After setting this back to the system default the performance was back to normal again.
Search for Color Management in the control panel, or run colorcpl.exe
Color Management > Advanced Tab > Device Profile > System Default
This was on a fully patched Windows 7 system with Outlook 2007 SP3
J Fisk says
Thank you very much. I think the problem was with the outcmd.dat file mentioned in Solution 1. I couldn't find it at first, but the problem carried on after I'd deleted the other three mentioned. Then found the outcmd.dat file and Outlook now back to normal. Brilliant
Paul says
Solution 1 worked for me. Thanks a lot!
MorrisI says
Will these suggestions work for Outlook 2010 as well?
Diane Poremsky says
Yes. Not all of the .dat files are using in 2010, but other than that, the steps will works.
Lokesh Jangir says
I have tried all the solutions on windows 7, have removed all files. Tried with renaming the outlook folder, creating new profile, disabling all add-in and all. But still my outlook hangs when i open a mail contains a attachment. I have installed outlook fixes also. But nothing works for me.
Please suggest me a solution.
Diane Poremsky says
Does it hang on all attachments or just some?
Jamie says
Solution 1 worked a treat, thanks
vrschrn says
Please note: I am uing an outlook in Dutch version, so the translated names I use in the following may not be identical to the egli names.
I experienced the same problem of outlook 2007 being slo: it was solved when I went to one of the personal folders (sent items), right click on folder sent items, select properties, go to TAB autoarchive, select buton "standard seetings for archiving, press on the next screen the button "these ajustments apply to all maps",Ok, OK. Suddenly outlokwas superfast agian
Madhav says
solution 4 worked for me.....
shirley says
Nothing has worked so far for me, i have tried all of the above - still trying. I am open to suggestions.
kalyan says
Solution 1 works great. thanks a lot.
Arul says
Option 3 worked for me.. Grt & thanks!!!
Kien Bui Trung says
Solution 1 's ok
Thanks for help
Jose Mendes says
Ininstall ie8 and use mozilla
Diane Poremsky says
Changing default browsers isn't an end-all-be-all and it's better to figure out why Outlook 2007 is slow and fix it. The experience will be much better, regardless of the browser you choose.
fadi says
I would like to thank you guys solution 1 was perfect
Chuck says
solution one worked! I have been working on this for some time, now, digging, searching, trying stuff. Wish I had seen this a long time ago.
THANKS, if I can donate, let me know!
kenorrha says
I have been battling Outlook problems ever since W7 was installed on my computer. With the help on this page I have been able to fix it. Thank you!
Btw: To begin with the mouse did not recognize Outlook at all & nobody could help me, but installing SP2 for Office fixed it.
amanda says
My outlook is not responding, and typing is very slow. I have to wait for my letters to catch up before I can move my cursor. Also, I keep getting sen/receive errors. It won't open up right away either, it takes a long time, and forget downloading.