How to Remove Add-Ins in Microsoft Outlook

Add-ins are small programs used for a specific purpose in different Microsoft applications. For example, there are add-ins for Microsoft Outlook that allow users to send text messages to cell phones or customize the Outlook calendar. However, if an add-in becomes corrupted, it can cause the program using it to experience problems. In addition, add-ins that are not frequently used occupy precious system space. Removing these can help Outlook and the system run more smoothly.

Remove Add-Ins From Outlook 2000--2003

Step 1 : Start Microsoft Outlook. Remain in the main Outlook window. If you are using Outlook 2003 or earlier, select "Options" from the "Tools" menu. The "Options" dialog will open.

Step 2 : Go to the "Other" tab.

Step 3 : Click the "Advanced Options" button. The "Advanced Options" dialog box will open.

Step 4 : Click the "Add-in Manager" button and look for the add-in you want to remove. If it is not listed, go back and click the "COM Add-ins" button.

Step 5 : Clear the check box next to the add-in you want to remove in the "Add-in Manager and then click "OK" to remove it. In "COM Add-ins," click to select the add-in and then click the "Remove" button.

Remove Add-Ins From Outlook 2007

Step 1 : Go to the "Tools" menu in Outlook 2007 and click on "Trust Center." The "Trust Center Settings" window will open.

Step 2 : Go to the "Add-ins" tab of the "Trust Center." A list of all of the current Outlook add-ins will appear.

Step 3 : In the list of add-ins, look to see what type the add-in is that you want to remove.

Step 4 : Select the type of add-in you want to remove from the "Manage" box and then click the "Go" button.

Step 5 : Click to clear the check box of the add-in you want to remove and then click "OK" to remove it. If it is a "COM" add-in, click to select it and then click the "Remove" button.