Fix Outlook Will Not Maximize Error

Problem :

A few weeks ago my Outlook would not maximize. I tried a lot of things but no success. I reinstalled the PC, Win 7 and Office 2010.

Now suddenly I can not maximize Outlook again. The program is running. I can right click the taskbar icon and choose "New E-mail message" and send a mail. I can click the systray baloon when receiving a mail and open the mail.

But the main program windows will not open.

I can start outlook in safemode (outlook /safe). I have removed all add ins, but it doesn't do any difference.


Solution :


Check if it is set to run minimized:

1. Click Start > All Program Files > Microsoft Office

2. Locate Microsoft Outlook, right click it and choose Properties.

3. In the open box, click Shortcut tab. After Run, check if minimized if selected. If it is selected, select maximized.

4. Click OK to save the changes.

5. Start Outlook from Start > All Program Files > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Outlook again.

Outlook 2010 Flag Status Column Can't Be Moved

Problem :

I added Flag Status as a column to my Inbox view (compact view). When I try to arrange the Flag Status column to be one of the first columns instead of the last column, I am able to move it up the order in the view settings column order dialog box, but when I exit the dialog, Flag Status stays as the last column on the right. Other columns can be moved and the column order takes effect immediately upon exiting the view settings dialog box.


Solution :

There is a second Flag header, the Follow-up Flag, that you can use that is placeable. If, in the view you enable the "Quick Flag" (on the "Other Settings" button of the Customize View wizard), the Flag Status column will become unmovable at the right end of the column header. If you disable that setting, the Flag Status column will be movable. Now, I'm doing this in Outlook 2003 at the moment because I don't have access to my Outlook 2007 or 2010 systems, but it should work similarly.

Office 2010 Slow Printing From Network Printer

Problem :

It takes 2 to 4 minutes for anything printed from an Office document to a networked Canon iR2870 copier. It doesn't matter if it's a doc or docx, xls or xlsx, etc. If it's open in office 2010, it takes for ever to print. If it's printed from 2007, it prints in under 30 seconds. Any suggestions?


Solution :

Have you tried to start office 2010 in Safe Mode [hold ctrl key while startup]? To see if some add-ins cause printing slowly in Office 2010.



And you can try to forcefully clear all jobs from a print queue then print something to see if it is much faster.



1. Go to Start, Control Panel and Administrative Tools. Double click on Services icon.



2. Scroll down to the Print Spooler service and right click on it and select Stop. In order to do this, you need to be logged in as Administrator. At this point, no one will be able to print anything on any of the printers that are being hosted on this server.



3. Next you need to go to the following directory: C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\PRINTERS. Delete all the files in this folder. This will clear all print queues (it’s a good idea to first make sure there are no other print jobs being processed on any of the other printers on the server because doing this step will delete those jobs also)



4. Now you can go back to the Services console and right-click and choose Start for the Print Spooler service!

Fix Microsoft Office 2010 Error in Windows 7

Problem :

I've finally gotten Office 2003 out of the way so that I can install office 2010. Unfortunately, every time I try, this error appears.

Helpful as ever, no extra information (not even a mere error code) is provided.

Does anybody have any ideas as to what is going on and how I can remedy this? Please don't make my go back to 2003... it's more than a little outdated for a Windows 7 computer.


Solution :

Step-by-step guide for other users who encounter the same issue:



1) Create a new administrator account.

2) Log on and launch the installer.



If things don't quite work perfectly now:



3) If you recieve errors accessing your ProgramData folder, use the TakeOwnership registry hack to take control of the entire ProgramData folder, and if needed, create a "Microsoft Office" folder with "Microsoft Office 2010 Tools" inside it under %programdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu.

4) Your error may return at the end of the installation, but don't worry, it's finished and Office is now installed. Switch user (don't log off!) and go back to your own user. Double-check that everything works. Now, to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for ~five seconds. This will force the computer to shut down instantly, which will close the installer with the error without giving it the opportunity to roll back its changes.