Skip to content
GitLab
Projects Groups Snippets
  • /
  • Help
    • Help
    • Support
    • Community forum
    • Submit feedback
    • Contribute to GitLab
  • Sign in / Register
  • B bryan2015
  • Project information
    • Project information
    • Activity
    • Labels
    • Members
  • Repository
    • Repository
    • Files
    • Commits
    • Branches
    • Tags
    • Contributors
    • Graph
    • Compare
  • Issues 17
    • Issues 17
    • List
    • Boards
    • Service Desk
    • Milestones
  • Merge requests 0
    • Merge requests 0
  • CI/CD
    • CI/CD
    • Pipelines
    • Jobs
    • Schedules
  • Deployments
    • Deployments
    • Environments
    • Releases
  • Packages and registries
    • Packages and registries
    • Package Registry
    • Infrastructure Registry
  • Monitor
    • Monitor
    • Incidents
  • Analytics
    • Analytics
    • Value stream
    • CI/CD
    • Repository
  • Wiki
    • Wiki
  • Snippets
    • Snippets
  • Activity
  • Graph
  • Create a new issue
  • Jobs
  • Commits
  • Issue Boards
Collapse sidebar
  • Dacia Gladney
  • bryan2015
  • Issues
  • #2
Closed
Open
Issue created Oct 28, 2025 by Dacia Gladney@daciagladney75Owner

Repair an Office application

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. Outlook works best when it's up How to fix Outlook stuck on loading profile to date. We recommend setting Windows Update to automatically download and install recommended updates.

If those steps don't work, see Need additional help? 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. To manage your mailbox by using the AutoArchive feature, see AutoArchive settings explained. We recommend that you move several items in your larger folders to separate folders, or that you archive those items by using the AutoArchive feature.

We can practically feel your frustration through the screen. There's about a dozen things on your to-do list, yet most of them you can't get to because your Outlook email is How to fix Outlook stuck on loading profile giving you trouble. 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.

The "Outlook is Running Slow" message can make you wonder why it’s not working well. But when we look into why this happens, we find various reasons that together make Outlook slow. We love reading your suggestions on new features and feedback about how you use our products! To learn more about how to share your feedback, see How do I give feedback on Microsoft Office. 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 to Outlook. We're working to make it possible to edit shared calendars in Outlook 2016 for Windows.

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.

Perfectly repair and recover corrupted Outlook PST & OST files. It will resolve the Microsoft Outlook crashing issue to some extent. Test if Outlook is functioning correctly after disabling the add-ins. Let us try another solution to get this issue fixed soon.

Corrupted or broken files in Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 can cause serious performance issues. Use the repair your office option in Control Panel to get back on track. A virus or antivirus software issue can wreak havoc on your system, and Outlook won’t escape unscathed. Run a scan using reliable antivirus tools. Outlook constantly Not Responding if the Outlook data files contain errors.

After finishing one step, if it does not resolve the issue move on to the next. This option could be useful if you constantly have to wait for Outlook to rebuild its data file when you restart. Microsoft Outlook is one of the most widely used email clients globally, especially in professional and business environments. Outlook also comes with strong built-in security features, making it a reliable choice for managing communication and workflow.

Performance may be decreased if you use the Outlook AutoArchive feature or sync to Outlook with a mobile device. These processes can use a large number of resources. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. If Outlook keeps crashing, you can run the How to fix Outlook stuck on loading profile Outlook Diagnostics Tool to scan and fix common issues related to Outlook. Close Outlook and press Window logo + R keys to open a Run dialog box. Select the Include items with the "Do not Auto Archive" checkbox and click ok.

Let us know how it will assist you in repairing your files. Most businesses and organizations rely on Outlook for daily communication and scheduling. This issue can disrupt your workflow and lead to data loss if not addressed promptly. Therefore, to help you out with this issue, here is a comprehensive guide with some effective troubleshooting solutions.

Understanding the root causes and using the right tools can make all the difference. While built-in tools like ScanPST offer a basic Safety net, they often fall short when it comes to rectifying deeper file damage. Outlook slows down, crashes randomly, or fails to load How to fix Outlook stuck on loading profile entirely. Users often turn to Microsoft’s ScanPST tool, but it struggles with large files and doesn’t always finish the job. Microsoft Outlook is one of the most widely used email clients globally, especially in professional and business environments. Outlook also comes with strong built-in security features, making it a reliable choice for managing communication and workflow.

Assignee
Assign to
Time tracking