Q128829: Mac Wkst: Performance Problem When Use …Recently Used Items

Article: Q128829
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For Appletalk Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.1,3.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks, versions 3.0, 3.1 
- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, version 3.2, on platform(s):
   - the operating system: Mac OS (ALL) 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you upgrade to System 7.5, you may experience a slower performance of the
Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk workstation and the Microsoft Mail for PC Networks,
Macintosh workstation when you use the Remember Recently Used Items in the
Control Panels Apple Menu Options.

The performance degradation varies from minimal to drastic depending on memory,
processor speed, and other extensions loaded.

WORKAROUND
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NOTE: Macintosh System 7.5.1 Apple Menu Options Remember Recently Used Items
does not effect performance as much (if at all) as the 7.5 version.

To workaround this problem, turn off the Remember Recently Used Items by
following the steps below:

1. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.

2. From Control Panels, choose Apple Menu Options.

3. Clear the check box for Remember Recently Used Items.

NOTE: In order to gain performance, the option must be turn off. No performance
increases will seen by reducing the amounts remembered.

Macintosh System 7.5 and 7.5.1 are products of Apple Computer, Inc. and Microsoft
makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, to the usability of the product.

Additional query words: 3.10

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Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.1,3.2

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