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If Outlook works in Outlook Safe Mode but resetting your dat-files did not help, then the issue is most likely caused by an add-in. When typing, please note the space between outlook.exe and /resetnavpane.If you encounter this issue more often, see this Quick Tip to find a more definitive solution. If Outlook shows an error like "Cannot open attachments", this could be due to unsupported step-by-step Outlook troubleshooting file formats, outdated Outlook versions, corrupted attachments, or security restrictions. Please install the latest updates on your phone to resolve the issue. Until you can install the Windows Update fix release, you can set a registry key that will cause Outlook to stop using the local Windows Search service.
Then switch to the Processes tab and find all OUTLOOK.EXE items in the list. Click on each OUTLOOK.EXE to select it and hit the "End Process" button. Many step-by-step Outlook troubleshooting users experience the same confusion by asking themselves, "Why is my browser so slow?
Take it one step at a time, and you’ll have Outlook working again soon. There are many methods to repair Microsoft Outlook 365, but none can deal with highly corrupted PST file. In such case, Kernel for Outlook PST Repair tool comes in handy.
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.
When you're done, you might need to restart your computer. Click Options and select any Log file option, then click OK. This free application can quickly detect and fix issues with Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams. Whether your Outlook is unresponsive or frequently crashes, this program can help you troubleshoot and fix the root cause of the problem with ease. If you’re experiencing any issues with Outlook on your Windows 10 system, there’s no need to panic. When Outlook is not working, or Outlook keeps crashing pondering upon the cause won’t be of use unless it is a regular issue.
If it never worked before or if you are starting Outlook for the very first time, it could very well be that you have not configured your mail account correctly. A common mistake is choosing for an Exchange account while in fact you are using a POP3 or IMAP account. Just to make sure you are not step-by-step Outlook troubleshooting trying to troubleshoot an issue which has already been solved, before you begin verify that you have installed all updates for your version of Outlook. I’m not certain to which post you’re referring, but everything that’s been mentioned so far can be done directly by the user. No elevated permissions are required to do any of these steps.
Starting Outlook in Safe Mode will prevent some or all add-ins from [step-by-step Outlook troubleshooting](https://fixoutlookhelp.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/repair-outlook-ost-and-pst-files-2025-guide/) 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).
A lot of times, a user will click on something by accident and change their view and be unsure of how to get it back. Do you have another machine you can try to duplicate the problem on, preferably with a configuration that is as close to possible to the machine that has the problem? Identifying patterns helps to diagnose what the problem might be. To update your password in Outlook, see Change or update your email password.
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. If so, wait a short time (usually two or three minutes) to see if Outlook starts working again. You can also add the secondary connected accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) in Outlook.com as additional accounts in the Outlook profile. Sometimes when a user tries to search in Outlook, it either returns incomplete results, or returns nothing at all, even if you can see the email normally.
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 step-by-step Outlook troubleshooting 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.
How to Close Unresponsive Outlook on WindowsOpen Task Manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" or use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc shortcut.Locate Outlook Process: In the Processes tab, find the "Outlook" process.End the Task: Right-click on the "Outlook" process and select "End Task."More items...