Word and Outlook 2007 Initialzing Root Folders

Recently when using Office 2007, I noticed that every time I went to save a document Word would give me the message "Initializing Root Folders" and freeze for about 20 seconds. I also noticed it was doing this when saving an attachment in Outlook 2007 as well. After doing some research on the internet, I found that this happens when you have a network drive mapped that is not connected. It was such a simple solution I decided to post it here.

Solution:
- Right-click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop or Start Menu
- Left-click on Disconnect Network Drive
- Disconnect any mapped drives that are not currently available.

I hope this saves someone else the frustration I experienced.

- Presario