Outlook 2013 - Enable Fast Loading

I've just upgraded my Microsoft Office 2010 to 2013 version, although the installations completed relatively fast and hassled free (my Outlook 2010 settings still remains the same) and activation was a breeze.

The only drawback was my Outlook 2013 loading is very slow, not sure what is the problems until I've google it and found Microsoft's recommendations (though from a forum), it seems that not only I'm experiencing the slow loading problems, other users around the world also have similar problems.

A workaround was publish/recommended by Microsoft and the steps as below :-

Note : This workaround involved in editing the registry settings, there are similar safer way but you need to wait for the loading to complete before configuring it.

1. Run --> regedit.

2. Browse --> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Common



--> HKCU\Software

--> HKCU\Software\Microsoft

--> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office
 

--> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0

--> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Common

3. Create a new "Key" named "Graphics".

Create New Folder --> Graphics

4. In "Graphics" folder, create a new "DWORD" key named "DisableHardwareAcceleration" key.

Create new Key --> DisableHardwareAcceleration

5. Modify the key to value "1" in "Hexadecimal" option.

Modify Value = 1 (Hexadecimal)

6. Restart your computer for the effects, your Outlook 2013 should be loading at a much more faster rate.

HAPPY COMPUTING !!!