Best way to _SPEED UP_ Outlook2003 ? (e.g. More RAM, Dual processors...?)

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"which opinion is correct"
LOL

I can assure you you've got some facts wrong. For instance rules processing
occurs at server level even in Cached Mode so there can't be a performance
hit from there. The only real performance hit is when you set up the initial
cache while you have a large mailbox. And even then the true performance hit
is at server level.

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Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
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Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

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"Dab" wrote in message
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Once again, we can agree to disagree.

Cached mode will choke Outlook performance as the local cache is
synchronized. If you rarely receive any mail, or rarely make any changes to
your folder structure, I guess it won't be an issue, but if you have a
complex file structure with lots of incoming messages and rule processing,
you will see a performance hit.

For anyone wondering which opinion is correct, just try turning cached mode
on and off for yourself to see the difference.

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Dab

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"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
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Dab wrote:

Turn off Cached mode (if you are connected to an Exchange server).

I'd disagree with this, in general. Cached Exchange mode enhances the
*apparent* performance of the User Interface because it can comminicate
with the Exchange server at a different rate that the user manipulates
messages. Messages in the cache already don't need to be otained from the
server so performance is improved. However, the OP didn't name his type
of account, so Cached Exchange mode may not even be applicable.
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set junk email to high for starters.

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"ship" wrote in message
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When you examine a message, if you don't recognize the sender, delete the
message. When you examine a message, if the subject contains a clear
adverisement or multiple misspelled words, delete the message. When you
examine a message, if it contains an attachment you weren't expecting,
delete the message.

Sounds great. Now all I need is a single outlook rule that does all the
above...!

Ship
Shiperton Henethe

The one that is right of course!

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Dab

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"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
"which opinion is correct"
LOL

I can assure you you've got some facts wrong. For instance rules
processing
occurs at server level even in Cached Mode so there can't be a performance
hit from there. The only real performance hit is when you set up the
initial
cache while you have a large mailbox. And even then the true performance
hit
is at server level.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

-----
"Dab" wrote in message
...
Once again, we can agree to disagree.

Cached mode will choke Outlook performance as the local cache is
synchronized. If you rarely receive any mail, or rarely make any changes
to
your folder structure, I guess it won't be an issue, but if you have a
complex file structure with lots of incoming messages and rule processing,
you will see a performance hit.

For anyone wondering which opinion is correct, just try turning cached
mode
on and off for yourself to see the difference.

--
Dab

Cut off: yourhead to respond

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Dab wrote:

Turn off Cached mode (if you are connected to an Exchange server).

I'd disagree with this, in general. Cached Exchange mode enhances the
*apparent* performance of the User Interface because it can comminicate
with the Exchange server at a different rate that the user manipulates
messages. Messages in the cache already don't need to be otained from the
server so performance is improved. However, the OP didn't name his type
of account, so Cached Exchange mode may not even be applicable.
--
Brian Tillman

Dab

This sounds promising - please tell me more!
How exactly do I turn "cached mode" on and off?

(Cached mode of Outlook2003 or WindowsXP, btw?)

With thanks


Ship
Shiperton Henethe




Dab wrote:
Once again, we can agree to disagree.

Cached mode will choke Outlook performance as the local cache is
synchronized. If you rarely receive any mail, or rarely make any changes to
your folder structure, I guess it won't be an issue, but if you have a
complex file structure with lots of incoming messages and rule processing,
you will see a performance hit.

For anyone wondering which opinion is correct, just try turning cached mode
on and off for yourself to see the difference.

--
Dab

Cut off: yourhead to respond

"Brian Tillman" wrote in message
...
Dab wrote:

Turn off Cached mode (if you are connected to an Exchange server).

I'd disagree with this, in general. Cached Exchange mode enhances the
*apparent* performance of the User Interface because it can comminicate
with the Exchange server at a different rate that the user manipulates
messages. Messages in the cache already don't need to be otained from the
server so performance is improved. However, the OP didn't name his type
of account, so Cached Exchange mode may not even be applicable.
--
Brian Tillman

Here's a thought, if it hasn't been suggested yet.

To my knowledge Outlook is basically a database file, similar to Access
in some respects. After a while, databases need to be "compacted" to
free up wasted space and to improve speed.
First delete all spam and old garbage messages - basically a cleanup.
Then, in Outlook 2003, select:

File--Data File Management--Settings--Compat Now

This will basically compact/compress the Outlook.pst file.
Don't know if this helps, but worth a try.

Yep of course - no, I tried all that


Ship
Shiperton Henethe

OP here...

I just want to make clarify an IMPORTANT point.

I dont necessarily need Outlook to run faster in itself.
- I simply need to be able to use my PC WHILST the damned
thing is doing its downloads!

Do any of you guys have dual-core processors?
And does it significantly help?!

Or maybe there is some setting somewhere deep
within WindowsXP that can stop any one application
from grabbing too much of whatever type 'resource' it is
(not processor we're told, but we're not told what else
is crippling the machine...)

With thanks


Ship
Shiperton Henethe

ship wrote:

This sounds promising - please tell me more!
How exactly do I turn "cached mode" on and off?

ToolsE-mail AccountsNext. Select your Exchange account and click Change.
Check or uncheck the box labeled "Use Cached Exchange Mode".
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Brian Tillman

This sounds promising - please tell me more!
How exactly do I turn "cached mode" on and off?

ToolsE-mail AccountsNext. Select your Exchange account and click Change.
Check or uncheck the box labeled "Use Cached Exchange Mode".

Hi Bill

But I'm using POP3 and not msExchange !

Either way there is no option that I can see
within the directory structure that you talk about
that talks about Caching...


Ship
Shiperton Henethe

Hi Ship:

You only have the caching option if you're connected to an Exchange server.

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Dab

Cut off: yourhead to respond

"ship" wrote in message
ps.com...

This sounds promising - please tell me more!
How exactly do I turn "cached mode" on and off?

ToolsE-mail AccountsNext. Select your Exchange account and click
Change.
Check or uncheck the box labeled "Use Cached Exchange Mode".

Hi Bill

But I'm using POP3 and not msExchange !

Either way there is no option that I can see
within the directory structure that you talk about
that talks about Caching...


Ship
Shiperton Henethe