Add-ins are slowing down my Outlook

Problem

Outlook is running abnormally slow

Solution

Follow these steps to disable any unused Outlook Add-ins that may be affecting performance:

  1. Open Outlook and click File at the top left

  2. Select the Options button

  3. On the sidebar, navigate to Add-ins

  4. At the bottom of that menu, click the “Go…” button next to “COM Add-ins”

  5. Uncheck boxes for any Add-ins you do not typically use.

    1. make sure not to disable any vital add-ins like the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in, or Newforma Outlook Add-in

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