Issues with the Outlook installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Running Slow Issue<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThe following are the solutions to fix the slow functioning of Outlook:<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>Solution 1: Launch Outlook in Safe Mode and then Disable Add-ins<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nWhen Outlook running slow, the first thing you should do is launch Safe Mode and disabling the add-ins to enhance its performance. Safe Mode opens Outlook without accessing add-ins, identifying if these are causing the slowdown. Additionally, when you disable the unnecessary add-ins, your Outlook load will reduce and help it run more efficiently. The following are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Firstly, close <\/span>Microsoft Outlook<\/span><\/b> if it’s currently open.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Secondly, press the <\/span>Windows key + R <\/span><\/b>to access the Run dialog box.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Now, type<\/span> outlook \/safe<\/span><\/b> (without quotes) in the box, and then hit Enter. Outlook will launch in <\/span>Safe Mode<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Once in Safe Mode, click on the <\/span>File tab<\/span><\/b> and select <\/span>Options<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- In the Options window, select<\/span> Add-ins from the left pane.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n
- At the bottom of the window, you’ll see <\/span>Manage: COM Add-ins<\/span><\/b>. Click on the<\/span> Go <\/span><\/b>button.<\/span><\/li>\n
- In the COM Add-ins window, <\/span>uncheck any add-ins<\/span><\/b> you don’t need, then click<\/span> OK<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lastly,<\/span> restart Outlook <\/span><\/b>normally to see if it’s running faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>Solution 2: Archive Old Emails<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nArchiving the old emails can resolve your Outlook running slow issue. This will reduce the load on Outlook and allow it to function faster. AutoArchive function allows you to automatically move older emails to a separate PST file, thus improving Outlook\u2019s performance by reducing your mailbox size. The following are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open <\/span>Microsoft Outlook<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select the <\/span>File<\/span><\/b> tab and click<\/span> Options<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select the<\/span> Advanced<\/span><\/b> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Under AutoArchive, click on <\/span>AutoArchive Settings<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Set the frequency of <\/span>AutoArchiving<\/span><\/b> and define the age of items to be archived.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Choose the folder <\/span><\/b>for archived items to be stored, then click<\/span> OK<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>Solution 3: Update Windows<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nUpdating Windows ensures you have the latest security and performance improvements. A fully updated system can help Outlook and other applications run smoothly. Regular updates address known bugs and issues, which can prevent Outlook running slow issues. Update with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Click on the <\/span>Start<\/span><\/b> button<\/span><\/li>\n
- Then select <\/span>Settings<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select <\/span>Update & Security.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n
- Select<\/span> Windows Update<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Click on Check for updates. If any updates are available, then Windows will proceed to install them automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n
- After the update,<\/span> restart your computer<\/span><\/b> to ensure all updates are properly implemented.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>Solution 4: Update Outlook<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nJust like keeping your Windows operating system up to date, keeping your Outlook application updated is essential. Microsoft periodically releases updates for Outlook to introduce new features, fix known bugs, or improve performance. If you’re running an older version of Outlook, updating it could potentially resolve issues causing Outlook running slow. Go with the following means:<\/span><\/p>\n