Some common reasons why Outlook will not shut down completely when you click either the X or Exit:
1. PDA synchronization software with your PDA in the cradle.
2. WinFax Pro (especially 10.02 in Outlook 2003) - contact their support for an alleged fix.
3. Franklin-Covey Plan Plus!
4. COM Add-ins.
5. Mail reminder add-ins that keep a stub of Outlook open in the background to check for new mail and fire reminders.
6. Anti-virus/firewall programs that are set to scan incoming and outgoing mail.
7. Skype - update to their latest version.
8. My old nemesis Plaxo.
As for the Thunderbird complaint, ask them to write a transport. They came out after Outlook so it is on them to provide compatibility, unless they don't want to.
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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]
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After furious head scratching, k_dow asked:
| i just got the new outlook 2007 and i must say i'm not impressed. i
| am disappointed that there is no way to transfer folders from
| thunderbird, but the biggest problem is that when i close my outlook
| the emails are still coming in. how do i stop this?