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Add Classic Outlook not responding, stuck at "Processing," stopped working, or freezes

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Outlook will detect this and asks if you want to start Outlook in Safe Mode. Select "Update Options" and then choose "Enable Updates". If prompted to allow Outlook to make changes to your computer, select Yes.
Check the status bar at the bottom of the screen to see if another process is running. If so, wait a short time (usually two or three minutes) to see if Outlook starts working again. You might need to set Windows Update to automatically download and install recommended updates. Installing any important, recommended, and optional updates can often correct problems by replacing out-of-date files and fixing vulnerabilities. To install the latest Windows and Office updates, click the link below. Use the classic Outlook connectivity troubleshooter to resolve intermittent connectivity issues.
If you're tired of different bugs slowing things down or dealing with corrupted files, we are happy to show you how Mailbird can give you a better experience. The bad news is that the ScanPST.exe program doesn't work for severely corrupted files. You'll need to acquire a recovery tool designed for bigger jobs. Search "PST Repair Tool" and you'll find many reputable programs who know how to fix this Outlook issue.
When you know the cause of Outlook is having trouble starting then now the next step is to apply the appropriate fix. Below are several proven methods to resolve Outlook’s trouble issues. After running any of the above processes, make sure you check for updates again to verify that all updates have been installed. Use the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) to scan your pst-file for errors. When you use a pst-file, it Fix Outlook Stuck On Loading Profile could be that an issue with that pst-file is preventing Outlook from starting correctly. When typing, please note the space between outlook.exe and /safe.For alternative methods of starting Outlook in Safe Mode see this Quick Tip.
You can follow the tips listed below to repair Outlook data file errors. If you have email messages in an email program, you must import your email messages and addresses to the new user profile before you delete the old profile. If everything is working correctly, you can now delete the old profile.
Customers with only a 3rd party email address set up as the username of their Microsoft Account will be asked to add a 1st party Microsoft alias to their account before accessing Outlook.com. This will cause The Turn on shared calendar improvements checkbox to be disabled for all users. The UI checkbox will be unchecked and disabled, so end users cannot turn on the improvements.
It needs enough RAM, processing power, [Fix Outlook Stuck On Loading Profile](https://sites.google.com/view/fixoutlookstuckonloadingprofil) and hard drive space to work properly. If your computer is running low on resources, Outlook will freeze up. If Outlook isn't stuck at a screen that says "Processing," or this didn't resolve your issue, continue to the steps below.
If you can't choose any of the menu options, type inside an email message, Fix Outlook Stuck On Loading Profile calendar event, or contact, Outlook may have frozen. There are three steps you can take to try to get Outlook working again. If you are having problems with Outlook, there are a few things we can help with to get you back to sending and receiving your email. A vast community of Microsoft Office365 users that are working together to support the product and others. If you're curious to get started, we recommend downloading our free trial. Our support team is available to chat with you about how to effortlessly transfer your Outlook to Mailbird any time.
There are three steps you can take to try to get Outlook working again. When you are unable to log into the add-in, or the add-in does not load correctly, uninstall then reinstall the add-in. We have multiple tools to help you automatically diagnose an issue, troubleshoot, and fix problems with Outlook. If you are having problems with Outlook, there are a few things we can help with to get you back to sending and receiving your email.
Starting Outlook in Safe Mode will prevent some or all add-ins from Fix Outlook Stuck On Loading Profile being loaded, prevents several settings files from being loaded and turns off the Reading Pane. Should you decide to remove a profile, back up the data files first. All offline cached content will be deleted when you choose Remove. For more information, see Introduction to Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost).
Sometimes, antivirus real-time scanning can slow Outlook down. Configure your antivirus software to exclude Outlook files or processes from real-time scans to avoid interference. If you can't choose any of the menu options, type inside an email message, calendar event, or contact, Outlook may have frozen. There are three steps you can take to try to get Outlook working again. You might need to set Windows Update to automatically download and install recommended updates. Installing any important, recommended, and optional updates can often correct problems by replacing out-of-date files and fixing vulnerabilities.
The navigation pane is the leftmost pane in Outlook where you'll Fix Outlook Stuck On Loading Profile find your folder list and the icons to move between Mail, Calendar, People, and Tasks. Running the /resetnavpane command removes all customizations to the navigation pane. If Outlook is NOT able to start in safe mode, then try the next proposed solution below, entitled Create a new Outlook profile.