Autostart

Run TaskSched.msc. From the Action pane, click Create Task….

General

  • Name: Start Outlook at logon
  • Description: Starting Outlook via a delayed start

Triggers

New trigger:

  • Begin the task: At log on
  • Specific user: your user account (selected automatically)
  • Delay task for: 2 minutes
  • Enabled: selected

OK to close the New Trigger dialog.

Actions

New action. Browse to OUTLOOK.EXE. Depending on Outlook and Windows:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office##
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office##

In Add arguments (optional) type:

/recycle

OK to close the New Action dialog.

Settings

Disable Stop the task if it runs longer than 3 days. That keeps Outlook from being closed if the computer stays on longer than 3 days.

Updated: 2026 Aug 19