MS Outlook is widely recognized as one of the most stable and reliable email client programs used globally. If you are a user of Outlook on your PC, you may have encountered the frustrating issue where the program becomes unresponsive, displaying the message "Microsoft Outlook not responding" on the title bar. Other users have reported instances where Outlook freezes or closes suddenly with the error message "Microsoft Outlook has stopped working."
When you attempt to open Microsoft Outlook from the Start menu or a shortcut icon, but it fails to launch, the solution will vary depending on the specific problem you are facing and the version of Outlook you are using.
Microsoft Outlook has been a staple in the world of email clients for years, receiving regular updates from Microsoft to enhance user experience. Despite the improvements, the frustrating "Outlook Not Responding" error is one that some users continue to encounter. While assigning blame for Outlook issues may not be productive, finding solutions to fix Outlook when it is not responding is the primary focus of this tutorial.
This tutorial is applicable to Microsoft Outlook versions 2021, 2019, 2013, and 2010 on both Windows (such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, Acer, Asus) and macOS (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Mini) devices.
For a visual guide on troubleshooting Outlook issues, you can watch the tutorial here.