meeting invitation

Copper Contributor

Hello,

 

I have the following Outlook problem: whenever I receive a meeting invitation, I receive it at least 6 times, and it automatically accepts it. What could be causing this? Is it a user error or a bug in Outlook?

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@DominikGLS 

Experiencing the issue of receiving multiple copies of meeting invitations and having them automatically accepted could be caused by various factors. Let's explore a few possibilities:

  1. Rule or forwarding settings: Check if you have any rules or forwarding settings configured in your Outlook account that could be duplicating the meeting invitations. Look for any rules that automatically accept or forward meeting requests.
  2. Syncing issues: If you have multiple devices connected to your Outlook account, there might be synchronization issues causing the meeting invitations to be duplicated. Ensure that your devices are properly synced and that you do not have any conflicting settings across them.
  3. Add-ins or third-party applications: Sometimes, add-ins or third-party applications integrated with Outlook can cause unexpected behavior. Disable any add-ins temporarily and see if the issue persists. If it resolves the problem, you can re-enable them one by one to identify the specific add-in causing the duplication.
  4. Corrupted Outlook profile: A corrupted Outlook profile can lead to unusual behavior. You can try creating a new Outlook profile and see if the issue persists. If the problem goes away with a new profile, you can migrate your data to the new profile or repair the existing profile.
  5. Exchange server settings: If you are using Microsoft Exchange Server, there might be specific server-side settings causing the duplication issue. Contact your system administrator or IT support to investigate any server-related configurations that could be contributing to the problem.
  6. Bug or software issue: In some cases, a bug or software issue within Outlook itself can cause such behavior. Ensure that you have the latest updates and patches installed for Outlook. You can also check online forums or Microsoft's support website to see if there are any known issues or fixes related to the problem you are experiencing.

To troubleshoot the issue further, it may be helpful to contact your organization's IT support or Microsoft support for more specific guidance tailored to your setup and configuration.

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