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How to Remove Add-Ins in Microsoft Outlook

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Remove Add-Ins in Microsoft Outlook
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. Step 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. Step 2

    Go to the "Other" tab.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 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. Step 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.

  6. Remove Add-Ins From Outlook 2007

  7. Step 1

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

  8. Step 2

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

  9. Step 3

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

  10. Step 4

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

  11. Step 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.

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