The Microsoft Exchange POP3 service  stuck in an infinite state of  ”Starting” status after tried to manually restart it . Try Open Task Manager. [Ctrl+Alt+Delete] Find the process “inetinfo.exe” . Click on ‘End Process’ The service should now start .

This how-to walks through the process of manually updating offline address books for users from Exchange 2003 as well as the Global Address List. Open Exchange System Manager This how-to was actually made on a WS2003STD SP2. Expand Recipients and Select “Offline Address Lists” In the right pane, right click the “Default Offline Address List” and select “Rebuild” It will give you a prompt about how long it can take Just click “Yes” Repeat this for the “Global Address List” In the left pane, now click on “Recipient Update Services” In the right pane, right click on each choice, first …