These updates ensure that the most recent security improvements are downloaded to fix bugs and apply patches.
3 Update Microsoft OutlookĪll versions of Outlook from 2013 and above are configured to automatically receive updates from Microsoft. Look for the name of the faulty Add-in, select it, and uninstall it. Click on Programs and Features and then click on uninstall programs.
Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and open control panel Add-ins can easily be removed through Windows Control Panel by using the Uninstall Program feature from your Windows Control Panel. This is a more effective method of removing Outlook add-ins than removing the files from Outlook because you remove the Add-in files from both Outlook and Windows completely. In the drop-down list, uncheck any faulty or needless add-ins that you wish to disable, and then click "OK" and re-launch Outlook for the changes to fully take effect.ĭisable Faulty Add-ins using Windows Control Panel: Open Outlook and Type "Com" in the ''Tell me what you want to do" search box at the top right corner of Outlook and then click on "COM Add-ins'' Disable Faulty Add-ins using Outlook's Add-in Management Interface Add-ins can either be removed from the Windows Control Panel or through Outlook itself. In some instances, however, one or more Add-ins may cause problems and needs to be disabled. "COM Add-ins" are modules that add specific features to Microsoft Office products including Outlook. Right-click Outlook and in the new window that opens, click End task to force-quit Microsoft Outlook Click the Processes tab and highlight Microsoft Outlook from the drop-down list. Open the Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys at the same time.
Follow the steps below on how to use Task Manager to force quit Outlook. When Outlook is not responding and refuses to close, it becomes necessary to use the Task Manager to close it. The ''Not Responding Message '' is usually displayed by Windows' Applications, including Outlook, whenever the resources needed for effective operations of the applications are exceeded. Part 2: Eight Common Solutions to ''Outlook Not Responding''
Your installed antivirus software is outdated, or it conflicts with Outlook.Outlook data and user files have become corrupted or damaged.You have to repair your Office programs.Your AppData folder is redirected to a network location.A previously installed add-in is interfering with Outlook.The outlook is loading external content, such as images in an email message.