Disabling unnecessary plugins is a great way to make your Outlook start faster, run more reliably, take less memory. In Outlook 2010 Add-ins are listed under “File Tab->Options->Addins”.
To Disable Outlook 2010 COM Add-ins
- Select “COM Add-ins” in the Manage drop-down at the bottom of the ”Options->Addins” window and click “Go”. Note: To get to the Options window, click on the File tab first.
- Uncheck any add-ins that you are not using.
- Click OK.
Do not forget to restart Outlook for changes to take effect.
See more tips on improving Outlook performance and stability.
If you are using an older version of Outlook, see:
How to find and disable addins in Outlook 2007
How to find and disable addins in Outlook 2003
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Hey – thanks so much for this information. Disabling the COM Add-ins seems to have cleared up my performance issues with Outlook 2010.
regards,
Ada Lai
Outlook tells me that I have to be an Administrator to remove the plugs-ins. I AM AN ADMINISTRATOR!!!!!!!!!! Now whatr do I do?
Jeff – see this article for one potential reason and a workaround – http://blog.techhit.com/?p=37
Right-click on the Outlook.exe icon and then choose ‘Run as Administrator’.
Potentially could require you to hold down your left Shift key, then perform right-click action.