Solved Outlook 10 Not Responding

[bushiec]

I started have some problems with Outlook 10 suddenly "not responding." I would reboot my system and it would work again. I've been really busy so I didn't back up my pst file. Now it's not responding and a reboot didn't fix it. I notice an Outlook update on 11/9/11. This problem showed up about 5 days ago. Any ideas?

Thanks!
bushiec

 

[koolkat77]

have you tried repairing it from add/remove programs?

 

[Neutron16]

Does problem occur in Outlook safe mode?
Please press Win+R and paste there the following line, hit enter

outlook /safe

If you decide to type it manually, do not miss space before slash.

 

[bushiec]

It started working again. I'll try starting it in safe mode when it hangs again. Thank you for your quick reply. Fortunately, I could export all of my outlook data.

 

[richnrockville]

FWIW: I have trouble with outlook 2010 each month when MS updates are available. I have been able to get it working properly by using the control panel/programs and repair of outlook 2010.

Keeping fingers crossed that it will again after the December updates.

Rich

 

[bushiec]

I will try that. I haven't had the problem before. Thanks, I let you know what happens.

 

[bushiec]

It does start up in safe mode. What does that mean?

 

[Neutron16]

That means your Outlook is fine, probably some settings or plugins(Add-ins) are acting up.

Outlook 2010 - File - Options - Add-ins.
At the very bottom of the window - Manage: COM Add-ins - click GO...

In the new window uncheck first item - then restart outlook. See if the make difference, repeat with every one on the list. This will help you by elimination to determine which add-in causes that problem. At last step turn back on those that not causing the problem.

 

[bushiec]

Thank you. I is working after I ran the repair on Office 10. So both of you helped me find the problem. I'll check plugins as well. I appreciate your help!

 

[koolkat77]

thanks for posting back, mark the thread as solved.