How to Remove Add-Ins in Microsoft Outlook

Add-ins are small programs used for a specific purpose in different Microsoft applications. For example, there are add-ins for Microsoft Outlook that allow users to send text messages to cell phones or customize the Outlook calendar. However, if an add-in becomes corrupted, it can cause the program using it to experience problems. In addition, add-ins that are not frequently used occupy precious system space. Removing these can help Outlook and the system run more smoothly.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Outlook 2000--2007

Remove Add-Ins From Outlook 2000--2003

1. 

   Start Microsoft Outlook. Remain in the main Outlook window. If you are using Outlook 2003 or earlier, select "Options" from the "Tools" menu. The "Options" dialog will open.

2. 

   Go to the "Other" tab.

3. 

   Click the "Advanced Options" button. The "Advanced Options" dialog box will open.

4. 

   Click the "Add-in Manager" button and look for the add-in you want to remove. If it is not listed, go back and click the "COM Add-ins" button.

5. 

   Clear the check box next to the add-in you want to remove in the "Add-in Manager and then click "OK" to remove it. In "COM Add-ins," click to select the add-in and then click the "Remove" button.

Remove Add-Ins From Outlook 2007

1. 

   Go to the "Tools" menu in Outlook 2007 and click on "Trust Center." The "Trust Center Settings" window will open.

2. 

   Go to the "Add-ins" tab of the "Trust Center." A list of all of the current Outlook add-ins will appear.

3. 

   In the list of add-ins, look to see what type the add-in is that you want to remove.

4. 

   Select the type of add-in you want to remove from the "Manage" box and then click the "Go" button.

5. 

   Click to clear the check box of the add-in you want to remove and then click "OK" to remove it. If it is a "COM" add-in, click to select it and then click the "Remove" button.

References

• Enable or disable add-ins in Office programs