From 2319fefb1b1cc78ec68bc3ad25334a900ced55e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kimberley Gatehouse Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:51:56 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in classic Outlook for Windows' --- ...t-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md diff --git a/Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md b/Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c487343 --- /dev/null +++ b/Fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-classic-Outlook-for-Windows.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +When this registry key is set, Outlook will use its own built-in search engine. The built-in search will display the message below to indicate it is not using the Windows Search service. Microsoft has its own tool for automatically scanning and correcting Office when things go awry. You can read about it and then run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant to see if that helps. It can automatically diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and fix problems with Outlook. + +Currently, you can't use Outlook on Windows to edit calendars that are shared with your Outlook.com account, even if you've reconnected your Outlook.com account to Outlook. We're working to make it possible to edit shared calendars in Outlook 2016 for Windows. If you manually type in the secondary connected account email address in the "From" field, the email is sent as "On behalf of" your primary Outlook.com account. You can use sites.google.com Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant to diagnose both Calendar and Mail issues that affect Outlook. To download and install the Assistant, see About Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant. In some cases, an Outlook messaging profile may be misconfigured. + +You can follow the tips listed below to repair Outlook data file errors. If you have email messages in an email program, you must import your email messages and addresses to the new user profile before you delete the old profile. If everything is working correctly, you can now delete the old profile. + +We're investigating the issue and will update this page when a Fix Outlook Support ([sites.google.com](https://sites.google.com/view/fixoutlookstuckonloadingprofil)) is available. Switch your alias to an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com account. After installing the September Public Update, Outlook 2007 displays mixed languages in the user interface. + +If Outlook is still not working correctly even after restarting it, then you could try repairing the program and restart your computer afterward. Outlook is one of the most complex applications of the Microsoft Office suite, which makes it extremely resource-hungry. Outlook may hang sites.google.com 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. + +Auto-archive, sending and receiving a very large attachment, or running some of the other mailbox tools can all be done in the background. Check the status bar at the bottom of the screen to see if another process is running. If so, wait a short time (usually two or three minutes) to see if Outlook starts working again. You can also add the secondary connected accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) in Outlook.com as additional accounts in the Outlook profile. Sometimes when a user tries to search in Outlook, it either returns incomplete results, or returns nothing at all, even if you can see the email normally. + +Each folder will be listed with its size and number of messages. Right-click the folder, and then click Properties to check your permissions for the folder. See the folder owner or your administrator to change your permissions. To access the filtering options faster, add them to your Quick Access Toolbar. Another options is to use the Filter Email button on the ribbon. + +You can use the Inbox Repair tool (SCANPST.EXE) to diagnose and repair errors in your Outlook data file. The Inbox Repair tool checks the Outlook data files on your computer to see if they're in good shape. Even with big players like Gmail, Outlook is a favorite among Android users. The app integrates well with other cloud services, so storing files in other online storage apps like Dropbox is easy. Plus, you can safeguard your messages by toggling an App lock in your settings. Just note that if you are a frequent app user, you cannot import and export PST files inside the app. + +You can run the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) to scan your Outlook data files and repair errors. Where outlook is sites.google.com installed there is an application called SCANPST.EXE. You can also try typing "run" in the search bar, and then enter outlook.exe /safe into the run bar. + +To learn more about how to send us feedback, please see How do I give feedback on Microsoft Office. Another options is to use the Filter Email button on the ribbon. You may notice that All, Unread , Mentioned and other sort and filtering options, such as By date, and Newest are missing in Outlook above your email list. The loading of unregistered MAPI services has been sites.google.com disabled by default to make Outlook more secure. This occurs because custom form script is now disabled by default. + +It can automatically diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and fix problems with Outlook. Note that the above link is for desktop Outlook for Windows. A more general version that can also fix Office, Microsoft 365, and other Outlook problems can be found here. If you can't receive new email messages, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take. + +If your antivirus software includes integration with Outlook, you may experience performance issues. You can disable all Outlook integration within the antivirus software. Or, you can disable any antivirus software add-ins that are installed in Outlook. \ No newline at end of file