How to Uninstall Add-Ins on Outlook 2007

Add-ins could the reason behind the slow responsiveness of your pc.

Microsoft Outlook 2007 add-ins can extend the functionality of the email client program. However, they can also cause the program, your system, or both, to become unnecessarily slow. If this is the case, you may need to uninstall Outlook 2007 add-ins. One of the most effective ways to uninstall Outlook 2007 is by using the registry editor. This is because the application displays add-ins that you may not see in the "Add/Remove" section of your Control Panel.

Instructions

1. Begin uninstalling Outlook 2007 Add-Ins by opening the Windows Start menu and then select the "Run" utility from your list of programs.

2. Enter "regedit" in the field provided and then hit "Okay." Click "Yes" when asked "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?"

3. Locate the following branch:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins

   Each of the sub-folders under "Addins" is an Outlook 2007 add-in installed on your computer.

4. Delete a specific add-in by clicking on its sub-folder until it is highlighted and then pressing "Delete" on your keyboard. You may also right-click on the folder and then select "Delete." You have successfully uninstalled an Outlook 2007 add-in.

References

• Denny Boynton: Uninstalling Office 2007 Add-Ins

Resources

• How-To Geek: Make Outlook Faster by Disabling Unnecessary Add-Ins
• Microsoft Office: Enable or disable add-ins in Office programs