XCLN: Outlook Leaks Memory Using Visual Basic to Post to Folder (184062)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5

This article was previously published under Q184062

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Visual Basic application to post a form to a public folder, Microsoft Outlook leaks memory. The memory leak can exhaust all resources on the computer on which Outlook is running. Outlook.exe also remains in memory after the application is finished. The only way to free the memory is to end the OUTLOOK task from the task manager.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to Microsoft Outlook 98.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft Outlook clients listed above.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
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