Outlook problem: wtf is this? - GoFuckYourself.com

Amputate Your Head · 12-19-2003, 12:56 PM

so, Outlook just stops working altogether. So I pop up the Taskman to see wtf, and there's like, 38 instances of Outlook running in the processes. WTF?

Killed them all and now it works again, but what the hell is that? How did all these instances get started and why? Anyone have this shit happen before?

jimthefiend · 12-19-2003, 12:56 PM

might be a worm dude

you prolly just sent it to everyone in your address book

Coy · 12-19-2003, 12:57 PM

ugh nasty ... sorry darlin, never had that happen before, but would love to know what caused it.

RATBOY · 12-19-2003, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
so, Outlook just stops working altogether. So I pop up the Taskman to see wtf, and there's like, 38 instances of Outlook running in the processes. WTF?

Killed them all and now it works again, but what the hell is that? How did all these instances get started and why? Anyone have this shit happen before?

Wierd. I have had looping funcions happen before with programs, never seen it with outlook. Do a virus scan and see if it picks anything up.

SetTheWorldonFire · 12-19-2003, 12:58 PM

I think the problem is between the monitor and the chair

jimthefiend · 12-19-2003, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by RATBOY

Wierd. I have had looping funcions happen before with programs, never seen it with outlook. Do a virus scan and see if it picks anything up.

well if it was some kinda worm then it could have looped when it was trying to propagate via the addy book

NBDesign · 12-19-2003, 12:59 PM

Sorry, that worm was meant for someone else... good thing it didn't eat your hard drive like it was suppose to.

MikeB · 12-19-2003, 01:02 PM

I get this too sometimes when I close Outlook.

The program appears to close and exit normally. When I double click the icon to re-open the program, nothing happens. For every time I try to start Outlook again, I will get a process of OUTLOOK.EXE running in Task Manager's processes. It doesn't stop until I close each instance of the process. I also use Cloudmark's Spamnet - I've wondered if that is causing the problem.

Mike B

AaronM · 12-19-2003, 01:26 PM

Mr Pheer · 12-19-2003, 01:27 PM

You probably have a spam blocker or something similar running thats causing this.

The Truth Hurts · 12-19-2003, 01:29 PM

fucking kids and their computers.

Pete · 12-19-2003, 01:32 PM

Hmmmm, sounds like you have a problem.

StuartD · 12-19-2003, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Pete
Hmmmm, sounds like you have a problem.

Yeah, just using Outlook in the first place.

It's like using a strainer to hold your water.

jimthefiend · 12-19-2003, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by MaskedMan

Yeah, just using Outlook in the first place.

It's like using a strainer to hold your water.

you use pine right?

NBDesign · 12-19-2003, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by MaskedMan

Yeah, just using Outlook in the first place.

It's like using a strainer to hold your water.

What is wrong with outlook? I love that program and have been using it for many many years with no trouble what so ever. All you need is some good email scanning software and you have nothing to worry about.

Amputate Your Head · 12-19-2003, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by MrPheer
You probably have a spam blocker or something similar running thats causing this.

installed Mailwasher Pro yesterday. I think when I do a "Quick reply" through there it's causing the extra instances.

hmmm.... guess I shouldn't be doing that no more.

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Pete Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Posts: 6,617	Hmmmm, sounds like you have a problem. __________________ Evoke Electronics

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jimthefiend So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: icq: 121189 Posts: 18,889	might be a worm dude you prolly just sent it to everyone in your address book

12-19-2003, 01:02 PM	#8
MikeB Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,012	I get this too sometimes when I close Outlook. The program appears to close and exit normally. When I double click the icon to re-open the program, nothing happens. For every time I try to start Outlook again, I will get a process of OUTLOOK.EXE running in Task Manager's processes. It doesn't stop until I close each instance of the process. I also use Cloudmark's Spamnet - I've wondered if that is causing the problem. Mike B

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Mr Pheer So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 21,582	You probably have a spam blocker or something similar running thats causing this.

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The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,367	fucking kids and their computers.