You can disable Outlook's troubleshooting logging feature through the Outlook options menu. Here's how:
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Go to the File Tab: In Outlook, click on the "File" tab located in the top-left corner.
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Open Options: Select "Options" from the File menu. This will open the Outlook Options window.
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Navigate to Advanced Settings: In the Outlook Options window, click on "Advanced" in the left-hand menu.
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Find the "Other" Section: Scroll down in the Advanced settings until you find the "Other" section.
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Disable Logging: Locate the checkbox labeled "Enable troubleshooting logging (requires restarting Outlook)". If the box is checked, clear it to disable logging. If the box is already unchecked, logging is already disabled.
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Restart Outlook: You must restart Outlook for the change to take effect.
By following these steps, you'll successfully turn off Outlook logging. Keep in mind that disabling logging will prevent Outlook from recording detailed information about errors and other issues, which might make troubleshooting more difficult in the future. If you are trying to free up disk space, deleting the existing log files directly can sometimes also be helpful (though the specific location of these files can vary based on your version of Outlook and Windows).
