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Starting Outlook in safe mode, which starts Outlook without add-ins loaded, can tell you if an add-in is the source of the problem. Turn off all the add-ins, close Outlook, and reopen it (not in Safe Mode). If it opens correctly, you can enable the add-ins one by one. After turning on each one, close and reopen Outlook to see if it loads correctly. It will help pinpoint the troublesome add-in you can remove or replace.
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 restore Outlook functionality users experience the same confusion by asking themselves, "Why is my browser so slow?
The bad news is that the ScanPST.exe program doesn't work for severely corrupted files. You'll need to acquire a recovery tool designed for bigger jobs. Search "PST Repair Tool" and you'll find many reputable programs who know how to fix this Outlook issue.
I usually disable them one-by-one, closing Outlook with each change. This helps to pin down the culprit that causes Outlook to freeze. The first thing we need to do is kill all hanging Outlook processes.
" The problem of slow browser performance affects users of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft... If you’re not using Outlook advanced features, a lighter email account tool may be an option—but consult with your IT team first. Sometimes a Windows update or app update—meant to fix things—ends up causing the problem. Especially if you’re using a different version of Windows, this can break compatibility with Microsoft Outlook or Outlook configuration files. It needs enough RAM, processing power, and hard drive space to work properly.
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. If you're still unable to send or receive email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues. Some customers may experience a delay when trying to create a new email address, or alias, for their Outlook.com account. If you're having problems sending [restore Outlook functionality](https://office365emailfix.blogspot.com/2025/10/fix-outlook-not-sending-or-receiving.html) or receiving email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues.
In System Configuration, if you select a check box, the related service or startup program runs when you restart the computer. If the check box is cleared, the service or startup program doesn't run when you restart the computer. When you start Windows normally, several applications and services start automatically and then run restore Outlook functionality in the background. A Selective Startup or "clean boot" process can help you identify problems that are caused by application conflicts. To keep up with new viruses as they're created, antivirus software vendors periodically provide updates that you can download from the Internet.
The upcoming section will discuss the possible troubleshooting ways to fix the error of Outlook Stuck at Loading Profile. Now that you have a better understanding of the potential restore Outlook functionality causes. To manage your mailbox by using the AutoArchive feature, see AutoArchive settings explained. If Outlook is in use by another process, this information is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen.
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.
The user is using Office 365 running in cached mode, anything over a year old is moved to his Archive folder (.PST). You might try renaming the pst and having future items go to a new pst. Have the original available to the user through an archive folder. Sorry, I forgot to mention I’ve ran a full and quick repair but hasn’t fixed the issue.
Sometimes, a weak or unstable internet connection can cause Outlook to misbehave. To check if this is the issue, temporarily disconnect from your Wi-Fi or unplug your LAN cable, and then try opening Outlook again. If you receive a connectivity error, your network might be to blame.
To do this, start up the Windows Task Manager either by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del, or by right clicking the taskbar and choosing "Start Task Manager". Then switch to the Processes tab and find all OUTLOOK.EXE items in the list. Click on each OUTLOOK.EXE to select it restore Outlook functionality and hit the "End Process" button. To create a user profile, you must first create a user account. When the new account is created, a profile is also created.