Outlook Sales Extension

steveni1
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Hi, I noticed this really started to slow down recently to now where it takes some time to just move between emails.  As soon as I logout of the extension it speeds up again.

I have uninstalled and completely removed all remnants including the registry entry, rebooted and installed again and it is the same.  There was a recent Office update which may be coincidental. 

Any advice on what to do to speed this up again?  Outlook is really bogged down with this.

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MCataix
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Hello, I am still experiencing this issue. It really makes Outlook unusable. I can't believe we're still there... And Email logging is really the key feature of a CRM, so I don't really have the choice but to use the Addin. What is the progress on that issue ? Thank you very much.

dbb
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Don't hold your breath waiting for a solution, hubspot are sitting back and just blaming Microsoft.
Stalemate.

jdcoder
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

I'm having he same issue. I added the hubspot bcc address as a contact and add it to emails I want to log. No built-in tracking, but at least something that limits duplicate entry. 

WLottering
Participant

Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

we are now in middle 2023 and this seems to still be an issue. I just did a clean install today and couple of hours later and my Outlook is almost not responding at all.

 

dbb
Participant

Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

yes - I've given up on this altogether now. I have developed workarounds so that I don't have to use the app.
they are not as good and sometimes I forget one of the steps, but at least outlook works....

dbb
Participant

Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

it's a shame because the addin works very well when first installed and then it gradually slow outlook down to a grinding halt.
i am getting into the workaround practice of uninstalling and reinstalling weekly! 😞

NTubach
Contributor

Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

that is not acceptable imo

BérangèreL
Community Manager
Community Manager

Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Hi @NTubach@jdcoder@WLottering@dbb and everybody,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. I have also shared it internally for more visibility.

I would like to apologize for the frustration, data issues, and business impact this has caused. We hear you.

I checked for you internally on this and to be transparent, there are issues on Microsoft's end that are causing these behaviors.

We are currently working with Microsoft to alleviate these but we currently cannot provide a timeline.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Best,
Bérangère


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EWall9
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

This is extrememly frustrating, doesn't allow us to use key features of Hubspot email tracking. Is there any additional solutions?

 

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NTubach
Contributor

Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

I appreciate the response, Bérangère. It’s helpful for a user, if we know what you are working on, so we can sit tight. In this case, it just seems hopeless. First, I wasn’t ever told there was a problem. Then I was told I needed to downgrade to the old version of Outlook. Then I am told that the version also doesn’t really work well. Disappointing experience.

Thanks,
Nick
dbb
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

I'm sorry - but this is not a good response.
you have known about this problem for years - and you are blaming Microsoft.
Maybe it is their fault - but it seems to be a common excuse from IT techs when they don't know the answer (to blamesomeone else)

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NTubach
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Three years later and the same problem still exists. I really wish they would have told me about this before. Hate having to move away from HS, but this is a deal breaker for us. Glad I found it before we decided to invest more resources and expand.

DiannaS
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

I'm having the exact same problem. My outlook has become completely unusable with the sales add-in. Brand new Macbook Air, running very lean, completely bogged down when using outlook with the Sales tool installed. I hope for a good solution for all of us...

ZOffen
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Hi All, did this end up getting resolved? I have the same issue. New user to HubSpot, followed the onboarding guide and the Mac Outlook plugin is completely useless. It is extremely slow to the point where I do not want to use it.

MagnusB
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Hi @ZOffen,

We are still experiencing the issue. No updates from HubSpot. I agree that the Outlook add-in for Mac is useless in its current state.

ZOffen
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Do you also have an issue where if you do manage to reply, it then doesn't mark the email as replied to in Outlook?

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MagnusB
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

I haven't heard of that issue from the team. I don't use the Outlook add-in personally, as I am on the IT side, so it might be that it hasn't been reported. 

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ZOffen
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

That's very frustrating! Are you a paid user who has flagged with technical support? (as most of the threads seem to request you do this). How do you work around the issue?

 

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MagnusB
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

Yes, we are a paid user. We have had several conversations with technical support, CSM etc. We've been told the issue is on our side (networking, anti virus etc.) or with Microsoft. They support this argument by saying it is not a common problem and that the add-in works fine for most customers. We never managed to speak to someone with detailed knowledge about the Outlook add-in. I suspect that development on the add-in for Outlook for Mac has been abandoned in favor of the PWA version.

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MagnusB
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Outlook very slow when logged in with Outlook sales addin

We are experiencing the same issue where installing the Outlook add-in on Mac makes Outlook so slow that our sales team will refuse to use it. This has a severe impact on our adoptation and value of Hubspot, as having emails logged is a key feature. Unfortunately we have been completely stonewalled by support and our CSM, telling us to contact Microsoft even though there obviously is an issue with their add-in as is evident from this thread. We're currently spending +€25k annually with HubSpot and they are not willing to help or even acknowledge there is a problem - extremely dissappointing.