1 Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in classic Outlook for Windows
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Use Tasks to create, manage, and track things you want to get done. You can learn more about the new and classic tasks in Outlook.com by going to Use To Do App to manage tasks in Outlook. Contact someone directly by selecting Start chat or Send email.

Learn how to check the version of Outlook you are using and update your Outlook. This is intended as a general guide to some common errors and I may not be able to troubleshoot through this. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.

This tool scans the Outlook data file for errors and fix them easily. But if you know what might be causing the problem and follow the steps to fix it, you can usually make things better quickly. Understanding why these errors happen and using the right solutions helps make emailing easier in Outlook. As a result, you can keep communicating without any interruptions or hassle. We have recently received some reports of users who are experiencing issues with subscribing to .ics/ical calendars.

Here, we list fixes for the possible causes, starting with the most likely culprit. Go in order so you have best chance of getting back to your inbox as quickly as possible. 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. If so, wait a short time (usually two or three minutes) to see if Outlook starts working again.

Clear unnecessary files from outbox and trash folder to optimize the performance of your Outlook application. Also, try to use the necessary Outlook features to enhance the performance of Outlook as well as Windows. A disturbed internet connection can lead to errors like 0x800CCC0F, 0x a and 0x a.

Are you having trouble starting Outlook or receiving "Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window" error messages? We can fix the problem for you, or you can use the troubleshooting steps we're providing below to help resolve these startup issues. Since your app doesn’t open, you’ll have to use another Office app on your PC to trigger the update. This is because when you update one Office app, it automatically updates all other Office apps on your PC. When your cache files are deleted, launch Outlook, and the app should open without problems.

Get Help has troubleshooters for classic Outlook for Windows you can run for many common scenarios, such as Outlook startup or profile setup problems. When you're working with HubSpot Support to troubleshoot the desktop add-in, you may be asked to provide debug logs. When you have the extension installed in Outlook, it will store information in report logs on your computer. These logs are saved each day the extension is used, and your file names refer to the usage date. If your extension isn't functioning as expected, these logs help the support team take a deeper look into what's happening with the add-in on your computer.

After reinstalling, now it freezes constantly, even when not in use. Roughly every 5 seconds, the window freezes, grays out, and gives a "not responding" message--just as before. But it happens constantly without me even doing anything in Outlook now.

Microsoft Outlook is a powerful email client, but users may occasionally encounter various error codes that disrupt email functionality. This guide outlines some of the most common Outlook error codes, their causes, and step-by-step troubleshooting methods. If you're having problems sending or receiving email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues. The methods provided in this article can be used to troubleshoot the error messages listed in the following table. If you typically use an Outlook.com account for email, this issue can occur if there are multiple aliases on the account and the 3rd party email address is the primary alias.

If it does, the problem is definitely in your antivirus software. In this case, you can either contact its vendor for assistance or simply choose another protection program. When you install Outlook, an Inbox repair tool (scanpst.exe) is also installed on your PC. The Inbox repair tool can resolve problems by scanning your Outlook data files, and repairing errors. To use the Inbox repair tool, exit Outlook, and then follow the steps in Repair Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost). As your mailbox size increases, more resources are required to open each folder.

Errors in Microsoft 365 files are guide to repair Outlook problems repaired automatically. To start Outlook in safe mode, click on its icon holding the Ctrl key, or enter outlook.exe /safe in the Run dialog box. You'll see a message asking you to confirm that you really want to start Outlook in Safe mode, click Yes. 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. I have found that when this happens its due to the Account in windows needing to be updated.