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

ID: Q180425


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 98


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."


Additional query words:

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


Last Reviewed: August 12, 1999
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