From 0cf16eedfe0e989bb40fd185bbfa01c60df80c0e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kiera Boucaut Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:41:42 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add Classic Outlook not responding, stuck at "Processing," stopped working, or freezes --- ...ing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Classic-Outlook-not-responding%2C-stuck-at-%22Processing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md diff --git a/Classic-Outlook-not-responding%2C-stuck-at-%22Processing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md b/Classic-Outlook-not-responding%2C-stuck-at-%22Processing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f69e9a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/Classic-Outlook-not-responding%2C-stuck-at-%22Processing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +These dialog boxes often don’t allow Outlook to respond properly, so check for any open dialog boxes on your system. By installing add-ins in Microsoft Outlook, you can combine the application with extra features or functionalities that were not available by default. The navigation pane is the leftmost pane in Outlook where you'll find your folder list and the icons to move between Mail, Calendar, People, and Tasks. + +Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to web site take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. There are multiple ways for you to send and receive email, and multiple versions of Outlook available. If the images in these topics don't match what you see on your screen, you might be using a different version of Outlook. 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 web site process is running. If so, wait a short time (usually two or three minutes) to see if Outlook starts working again. + +Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. To access the tool, open Control Panel and select "Uninstall a Program." You can start Outlook in safe mode, disable your add-ins, and then try to open Outlook normally. + +If you close outlook(make sure its not in the system tray) then click on start and type Domain, then find Access work or school. You should see the Microsoft account, click on web site it and disconnect it. I'm having an issue with one Outlook 365, the program open and get stuck at loading the user profile, any profiles. I decided to try and fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling. I also removed some old add-ins and an old, inactive account (but Outlook worked no problem with these for a long time). + +Many of these items can be automatically checked by the Classic Outlook Advanced Diagnostics troubleshooter. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. There are a number of possible reasons for Outlook to behave this way. We've presented the potential solutions in order from quickest to most time consuming. + +In the first place, check whether your antivirus is up-to-date. Reliable and trusted antivirus software vendors do care about compatibility with Microsoft Office applications, so there web site is a good chance that the issue is fixed in their latest update. If the above does not help, turn off the antivirus and see if it brings Outlook back to life. + +Outlook stores all your email messages, meetings and events, contacts, and tasks in data files. You can run the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) to scan your Outlook data files and repair errors. Outlook caches various files to speed up your app experience. When you have issues with the app, it’s likely the app’s cached files are corrupted. + +One reason Outlook fails to launch is that you’ve installed faulty add-ins in the app. These add-ins may be working incorrectly, causing the app not to launch. 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. + +Start Outlook in safe mode to fix "Processing" screenIn Windows 10, choose Start, type Outlook.exe /safe, and press Enter.In Windows 7, choose Start, and in the Search programs and files box, type Outlook /safe, and then press Enter.In Windows 8, on the Apps menu, choose Run, type Outlook /safe, and then choose OK. + +It is therefore crucial that these Outlook errors are resolved as soon as possible. This guide discusses methods to quickly fix the Outlook not opening issue in Windows 10. To repair the PST files, you can use the in-built tool ScanPST, which is provided by Microsoft, but it repairs minor corruptions and files up to 2GB only. So you can opt for an automated solution – Kernel for Outlook PST Repair. + +Below, you will see some of the most common issues that users run into, and what the most efficient way to troubleshoot Outlook is.Running Out of Mailbox Space. ...Outlook Crashes or Freezes on Opening. ...Recovering Deleted Items. ...Search Is Not Working. ...View Settings. + +The navigation pane is the leftmost pane in Outlook where you'll [web site](https://fixoutlookhelp.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/repair-outlook-ost-and-pst-files-2025-guide/) 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. + +Currently, you can't use Outlook on Windows to edit calendars that are shared with your Outlook.com account, even if you've reconnected your Outlook.com account web site to Outlook. We're working to make it possible to edit shared calendars in Outlook 2016 for Windows. If you uninstalled via add/remove programs, you may want to go more aggressive on it. TrustedTech is a Microsoft solutions Partner in the following areas. TrustedTech is dedicated to being a reliable resource for all software and technology support needs. \ No newline at end of file