From f4b0f0d9e9c1d7c53a5638402b5ccce7984cd4e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shayla Picton Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:59:49 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add Classic Outlook not responding, stuck at "Processing," stopped working, or freezes --- ...ing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 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..bf27976 --- /dev/null +++ b/Classic-Outlook-not-responding%2C-stuck-at-%22Processing%2C%22-stopped-working%2C-or-freezes.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +Outlook is one of the most complex applications of the Microsoft Office suite, which makes it extremely resource-hungry. Outlook may hang simply because it does not have enough memory to run or perform a required operation. This is often the case with outdated and low capacity PCs, however even modern and powerful ones cannot feel secured against this. Well, let's "feed" it by closing all other programs that you don't need at the moment. If the "Outlook Not Responding" issue did not cause you troubles in the past, it stands to reason to turn off the recently installed add-ins. + +Even if an email address is spelled correctly, a message cannot be delivered if such a mailbox doesn’t exist. Usually, a message of non-delivery will be generated, which will include important details about the delivery problem. When people complete a subscription form, they may enter their email address incorrectly. + +Add a contact to your Favorites by selecting a contact in the list, and then selecting Add to favorites. When you add someone as a favorite in People, they'll also show up under Favorites in Mail, and the other way around, provided that the contact has an email address. Use the People page to find, view, create, and edit contacts and contact lists. To learn more about managing contacts in Outlook.com, go to Create, view, and edit contacts and contact lists in Outlook.com. + +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. Some customers may experience a delay when trying to create a new email address, or alias, for their Outlook.com account. We recently surveyed 287 of our users to ask, "What made you try Mailbird in the first place?". 27% moved to Mailbird specifically because of bugs or support issues with their other email clients, 17% of which specifically called out Outlook. Files are constantly corrupted for any number of reasons. + +This alias will be added to their account as a secondary alias, with the original 3rd party alias will continue to be set up as the primary. Once this step is complete, the user will land in their Outlook inbox and be able to use all Outlook functionality with this new email address. You can also add the secondary connected accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) in Outlook.com as additional accounts in the Outlook profile. The folders storing all of your mail might be struggling to run because of how large they are. + +While we fix the problem, you can send the file as a OneDrive link. When users select the Manage Microsoft Storage quota link at the bottom corner in Outlook.com, they are taken to a blank Settings page. If you can't open Outlook, or Outlook disappears or crashes, one of your add-ins may be to blame or you may need to update Outlook. You can check the location of your Outlook Data Files in Outlook. Gmail has a positive reputation when it comes to spam filtering. + +To check if you have received the fix, review your contact list to confirm duplicates have been removed. 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. + +Installing any important, recommended, and optional updates can often correct problems by replacing out-of-date files and fixing vulnerabilities. To install the latest Windows and Office updates, click the link below. We recently surveyed 287 of our users to ask, "What made you try Mailbird in the first place?". 27% moved to Mailbird specifically because of bugs or support issues with their other email clients, 17% of which specifically called out Outlook. The fact of the matter is, Outlook doesn't always cooperate with your computer other applications. + +Microsoft has released a Windows Hotfix file to remove the contacts folder synced by the Teams app. Some Safari users are unable to add email addresses in the To section, or cannot point the cursor in the To field. Check if your domain is validated according to the new rules of Gmail and Yahoo that will come into effect in 2024. For more detailed information, read our article on SMTP ports. + +Some of these accounts still exist as legacies, but it's confusing to sort through what is being phased out and what will remain available. Users feel the platform is not designed intuitively, and there have been a lot of changes to keep up with. To check if Outlook is not loading for everyone you can review the [How to fix Outlook stuck on loading profile](https://fixoutlookhelp.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/repair-outlook-ost-and-pst-files-2025-guide/) Microsoft Outlook twitter page, or check at a site like downdetector.com or isitdownrightnow.com. The first rule of Outlook troubleshooting is to eliminate the most obvious suspects. + +If you are using Outlook on a PC, you can check to see what is currently permitted by your computer or try to reset the Credential Manager and remove any old passwords. The Credential Manager How to fix Outlook stuck on loading profile is where Windows stores passwords and login information on your computer. It acts as a vault with specific settings and permissions you can adjust. You should be able to go to Outlook via a web browser and reset your password. There are a number of reasons this issue arises, which makes it even more infuriating. \ No newline at end of file