Outlook 2013 slow to start with Outlook 365 on Windows 7

Hi,

I get to work, start up my PC. It's windows 7.

The first thing I do is kick off Outlook 2013 which piggy backs off office 365.

It takes a minute for the splash screen to appear, another minute of watch dots fly across the splash page then a minute while add-ins get applied.

Why does it take so long for the first two phases to complete?

What add ins do I actually need? I've disabled those I think surplus to requirements, but in reality if Outlook 2013/0ffice 365 need them why do they need to be added in at all?

Thanks.

K

Note: this post was originally at

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2013_release-outlook/outlook-2013-slow-to-start-with-outlook-365/45b18f1c-5c70-4d69-aea7-4562efbe147f?rtAction=1392808530575

but I have since been advised to post it here to.