Add Outlook Not Responding or Freezing? Here's How to Fix It and Avoid It in the Future

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If you want to fix a problem with Outlook closing, try repairing the Office app.First, open the Control Panel.Then, find 'Programs' and click the 'Uninstall a program' option.Scroll down until you see Microsoft 365, right-click on it, and click 'Change. ...Choose either 'Quick Repair' or 'Online Repair'.More items...•May 16, 2024
Problems with Outlook or MS Office program files can cause such problems. In this case, you can try repairing or reinstalling Microsoft Office. If the Outlook issue "outlook keeps crashing Windows 10" persists. Sometimes a program running in the systems background interferes with Outlook, causing it to crash. So, this problem may be fixed by restarting the system. Running the latest version of Outlook ensures you have Fix Outlook Support the most recent fixes and updates.
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Originally, the freezing would only occur when I actually tried to do something. So, if I tried to open a message, search my inbox, write a new email, go to the calendar, etc., it would freeze up for about 5-10 seconds at a time. Then would work as normal before freezing up again. The freezing never seemed to occur when I had Outlook open but Fix Outlook Support was not using it.
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If your account is affected, be sure to secure your account and update your recovery information. "I had a large PST file that was causing Outlook to crash. Cigati handled it like a breeze. The software is user-friendly and provides clear instructions. I'm so glad I found this tool." If your Microsoft account recovery request wasn't granted, you can keep trying as many times as you want, up to two times per day.
If it does and Outlook starts working properly, then most likely the problem is with one of your add-ins, which leads us to the next step. The browser version isnt impacted by local Outlook files or add-ins. When opening certain messages, Outlook might be loading content from the internet. This can result in delays or even a full Outlook freeze on slower connections. Outlook freezing or becoming unresponsive isnt just frustrating—it can derail your entire day.
When this registry key is set, Outlook will use its own built-in search engine. The built-in search will display the message below to indicate it is not using the Windows Search service. The issues documented in this section have been reported after installing the recent updates listed below.
This includes the new account you created. If Outlook is in use by another process, this information is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. If you try to perform other actions while Outlook is in use, Outlook may not respond. Let the task in process finish its job before you try another action.
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