"... suggested that I run a virus scan. I did and found several files. I rebooted the computer and I tried to open outlook, I don't get the error message but outlook opens then closes right away. Any suggestions."
It certainly looks like the program has suffered damage. Did you try the add/remove of Outlook and take it's repair option?
Also, you should visit the Security Forum and tell the names of the virus so the security gurus there can tell you what these pests may have done.
In closing, sometimes I find the owner wasn't running an Antivirus or it had expired. I'm going to be proactive and write that with Free AVG from http://www.grisoft.com , why go without. Also, if you have the preview enabled or open unsolicited emails, then you will continue to have such issues in spite of any antivirus.
Bob
Everytime I tried to open outlook, I would receive a error message that I didnot have enough virtual memory. It was suggested that I run a virus scan. I did and found several files. I rebooted the computer and I tried to open outlook, I don't get the error message but outlook opens then closes right away. Any suggestions.
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