OL2002: It Takes a Long Time to Set Up the Connection to a Hotmail Account (280882)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002

This article was previously published under Q280882

SYMPTOMS

When you use Outlook 2002 to set up a connection to a Hotmail account and then click Finish, it may take 40 seconds or more for the process to finish.

MORE INFORMATION

The initial connection to the Hotmail server takes a long time because Outlook 2002 has to download folder names and other information from the Hotmail account. Connections are faster after the information is stored on the local computer.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/17/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB280882