π’ Office 365 Outlook Issue β Problems & Solutions
This article outlines commonly reported issues with Office 365 Outlook, including:
π« Outlook not responding
π« Emails not loading or syncing
π« Search function not working
π« Slow performance while sending/receiving mail
To help users get back on track, here are some effective troubleshooting steps:
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Restart Outlook in Safe Mode
Helps identify if faulty add-ins are causing the issue.
(Press Windows + R β type outlook /safe)
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Repair Office Installation
Open Apps & Features β Microsoft 365 β Modify β Quick Repair / Online Repair.
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Repair Outlook Profile
Go to Control Panel β Mail β Profiles and recreate or repair the current profile.
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Rebuild the Search Index
Settings β Search β Indexing Options β Rebuild.
This fixes most search-related issues.
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Update Office 365 Apps
Ensure youβre running the latest version. Updates often patch performance bugs.
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Check Mailbox Size & Network Stability
Large mailboxes or unstable networks can slow down Outlook significantly.
Most Outlook performance and connectivity issues can be resolved by following the steps outlined above. We recommend trying these solutions in order, starting with the simpler checks before moving on to repairs or rebuilds.
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