From 5b03ba8fcb7de95f93f078d3daeb39f0ce9d1b52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sanora West Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2025 06:13:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in classic Outlook for Windows --- ...t-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md diff --git a/Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md b/Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..295289f --- /dev/null +++ b/Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +You can read about it and then run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant to see if that helps. It can automatically diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and fix problems with Outlook. A more general version that can also fix Office, Microsoft 365, and other Outlook problems can be found here. + +Occasionally, classic Outlook tries to run a process in the background. Auto-archive, sending and receiving a very large attachment, or running some of the other mailbox tools can all be done in the background. Check the status bar at the bottom of the screen to see if another process is running. + +This alias will be added to their account as a secondary alias, with the original 3rd party alias will continue to be set up as the primary. Once this step is complete, the user will land in their Outlook inbox and be able to use all Outlook functionality with this new email address. Learn how to get more out of your connection with Outlook.com. We've streamlined search to make it easier than ever to find what you're looking for. The new Outlook Attachment Preview feature lets you see fix Outlook problems your pictures and files without leaving your inbox. Or how about customizing the look and feel of your mailbox? + +We will ensure that all information is retained and only contacts with matching information in all fields will be cleaned up. To check if you have received the fix, review your contact list to confirm duplicates have been removed. To help you get rid of these duplicates, we have released a fix which will automatically clean up your contact list. This fix will clean up duplicate contacts for end users starting August 9, 2023. Rollout of the fix to all users will take few weeks, so, some users may see the fix applied by the end of September. + +Moreover, you can make Outlook work much better and faster. Don’t forget to regularly take care of your Outlook and update it to keep it working its best. If you still have problems even after trying these solutions, it might be a good idea to ask for help from Microsoft Support or an IT expert. + +If you decide you don't want the calendar you created, right-click the calendar and select Remove. Under Calendars, My calendar is the default selection and displays the calendar in Month view. You can move forward or backward through fix Outlook problems calendar months using the arrows above the calendar. To show or hide the Folders list, select Show or Hide the navigation pane. Calendar events can be used for your own personal event, or you can invite others to create an in-person or Teams meeting. + +If you see messages piling up in your Outlook outbox or people you're sending messages to aren't receiving them, try the following methods to fix the issue. Clear the cache or recreate the Outlook profile if performance is degraded or errors persist. If Outlook is NOT able to start in safe mode, then try the fix Outlook problems next proposed solution below, entitled Create a new Outlook profile. Use the classic Outlook startup troubleshooter to diagnose and fix several common classic Outlook for Windows issues for you. + +Although it's not possible at the moment to turn the feature off entirely, you can choose to remove it from your favorites list by right clicking the folder and selecting Remove from Favorites. To help you get rid of these duplicates, we have released a fix which will automatically clean up your contact list. This fix will clean up duplicate contacts for end users starting August 9, 2023. Rollout of the fix to all users will take few weeks, so, some users may see the fix applied by the end of September. Add an Outlook.com alias to your account and send email to Gmail users using that alias. For more information, go to Add or remove an email alias in Outlook.com. + +Outlook users at times encounter issues and errors when working with the application. By understanding the common Outlook issues, users can swiftly troubleshoot and resolve most of these errors. If there is corruption in the Outlook data file (PST), [fix Outlook problems](https://sites.google.com/view/fixoutlookstuckonloadingprofil/home) the solution is to repair the file using the Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST), which comes pre-installed with Outlook. However, if the tool freezes or fails to repair the PST file, the best solution is to use Stellar Repair for Outlook. + +Add a contact to your Favorites by selecting a contact in the list, and then selecting Add to favorites. When you add someone as a favorite in People, they'll also show up under Favorites in Mail, and the other way around, provided that the contact has an email address. Use the People page to find, view, create, and edit contacts and contact lists. To learn more about managing contacts in Outlook.com, go to Create, view, and edit contacts and contact lists in Outlook.com. + +There might also be a visual alert that a message is unread, has an attachment, or is flagged. In the Search box, type the name or email address of a person or a keyword you want to search for, and press Enter or select . This is a lightweight app designed to handle multiple accounts and fairly moderate email use. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies. If one of these resolves your problem, close the app and continue working. \ No newline at end of file