OL98: Closing Message "Please close all Outlook Windows..."

ID: Q180425

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SYMPTOMS

When you shut down the computer without first closing Microsoft Outlook 98, you receive the following message:

Please close all Outlook windows before shutting down the system. The easiest way to do this is to choose Exit and Log Off from the File menu.


CAUSE

You are using Microsoft Word (WordMail) as your e-mail editor.


RESOLUTION

To avoid this message, quit Outlook before shutting down the computer or do not use WordMail as your e-mail editor.

Turn Off WordMail

To turn off WordMail as your e-mail editor, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.


  2. On the E-mail tab, click to clear "Use Microsoft Word as your e-mail editor."


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Keywords          : GnlUif 
Version           : WINDOWS:98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: August 12, 1999