How to Disable Outlook 2007 Add-ins

Add-ins for Microsoft Outlook 2007 are small programs that perform a specific task, or add a particular feature to the email and calendar program. For example, there are time saving add-ins, spam filtering add-ins and even some add-ins that are strictly used for amusement. There may be add-ins that use too many resources and slow down the system. Others you simply may not like. Fortunately, Outlook 2007 offers a straightforward method that will allow you to disable these.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Start Microsoft Outlook. From the main Outlook window, go to the "Tools" menu.

2. 

   Select "Trust Center" from the "Tools" menu. The "Trust Center" window will open.

3. 

   Select "Add-ins" from the left pane of the "Trust Center" window. A list of installed Outlook 2007 add-ins will be displayed.

4. 

   Select the add-in you want to disable by clicking on it once. It will become highlighted. Click "Go" at the bottom of the window.

5. 

   Click the check box of the add-in you want to disable, and click "Remove."

References

• Enable or Disable Add-Ins in Office Programs