Verify if there is a task running in the background
• Open Task Manager by right-clicking on the time in your Start bar and selecting Task Manger
• Select the Performance tab
• See if Outlook is listed. If it is, highlight it by selecting it, right-click and select end task.
• Select the Details tab.
• See if Outlook is listed. If it is, highlight it by selecting it, right-click and select end task.
• Close task manager and try to open Outlook again.
• If the issue still ongoing, shut down your pc, reboot it and move on to the next troubleshooting step.
Still having an issue?
Yes
Open Outlook in safe mode to check if the issue is being caused by an addin by completing the following steps:
• Click the Start button
• Type Oulook/safe (example: PowerPoint /safe)
• Please follow the steps that caused the issue you previously experienced
•Select File > Account Settings > Account Settings. Go to the Email tab. Choose Repair to open the Repair wizard (this option is not available for Outlook Exchange accounts).
•Relaunch Outlook normally
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