Fix Outlook high Memory and CPU usage
0Here's how to Fix Outlook high Memory and CPU usage.
Here are some tips on how to fix Outlook high memory and CPU usage:
* **Disable add-ins.** Add-ins can sometimes cause Outlook to use more memory and CPU than it needs. To disable add-ins, go to File - Options - Add-ins. In the Manage box, select COM Add-ins and click Go. Clear the check boxes next to any add-ins that you don't use and click OK.
* **Empty your deleted items folder.** The deleted items folder can contain a lot of old emails that are taking up space and causing Outlook to use more memory. To empty the deleted items folder, go to File - Open & Export - Empty Folder. Select the deleted items folder that you want to empty and click OK.
* **Compact your mailbox.** Over time, your mailbox can become fragmented, which can cause Outlook to use more memory and CPU. To compact your mailbox, go to File - Account Settings - Account Settings. Select the account that you want to compact and click Change. In the Change Account dialog box, click More Settings and then click Advanced. Under the Compacting section, select Compress my offline folders now and click OK.
* **Disable hardware graphics acceleration.** Hardware graphics acceleration can improve the performance of Outlook, but it can also cause Outlook to use more memory and CPU. To disable hardware graphics acceleration, go to File - Options - Advanced. Under the Display section, clear the check box next to Use hardware graphics acceleration when available.
* **Update your graphics card drivers.** Outdated graphics card drivers can cause Outlook to use more memory and CPU. To update your graphics card drivers, go to the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
* **Repair Outlook.** If you've tried all of the above and Outlook is still using too much memory and CPU, you can try repairing Outlook. To repair Outlook, go to Control Panel - Programs and Features. Select Microsoft Office and click Change. In the Microsoft Office Setup window, click Repair and then click Continue.
If you've tried all of the above and Outlook is still using too much memory and CPU, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.
i. Sure. The "Show calendar details in ScreenTip" option in Outlook allows you to see more information about a calendar event when you hover over it with your mouse. This information can include the event's start and end time, location, subject, and attendees.
To turn on "Show calendar details in ScreenTip," follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook.
2. Click on the "File" tab.
3. Click on "Options."
4. In the "Outlook Options" window, click on the "Calendar" tab.
5. In the "Scheduling Assistant" section, check the box next to "Show calendar details in ScreenTip."
6. Click on "OK" to save your changes.
Once you have turned on "Show calendar details in ScreenTip," you can hover over any calendar event with your mouse to see more information about it.
Here is an example of what a ScreenTip might look like for a calendar event:
```
Subject: Meeting with John Smith
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
Location: Conference Room A
Attendees: John Smith, Jane Doe, Mary Jones
```
I hope this helps!
ii. The weather feature in Outlook allows you to see the current weather conditions and forecast for your location directly in your calendar. To turn on the weather feature, follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook.
2. Click on the "File" tab.
3. Click on "Options."
4. In the "Outlook Options" window, click on the "Calendar" tab.
5. In the "Weather" section, check the box next to "Show weather on the calendar."
6. Click on "OK" to save your changes.
Once you have turned on the weather feature, you will see a weather snippet above your calendar. The snippet will show the current weather conditions for your location, as well as the forecast for the next few days.
You can also click on the weather snippet to open a weather forecast in a new window.
Here are some additional things to note about the weather feature in Outlook:
* The weather feature is only available in Outlook 2013 and later.
* You need to have an internet connection in order to use the weather feature.
* The weather feature is not available in all countries.