diff --git a/Repair-Outlook-Data-Files--pst-and-.ost.md b/Repair-Outlook-Data-Files--pst-and-.ost.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c5883d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/Repair-Outlook-Data-Files--pst-and-.ost.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +A damaged or corrupted Outlook user profile is a common reason for "Outlook won’t open" errors. Creating a fresh profile can provide a clean slate for Outlook to start. Outlook stores all your email messages, meetings and events, contacts, and tasks in data files. You can run the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) to scan your Outlook data files and repair errors. + +How to Close Unresponsive Outlook on WindowsOpen Task Manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" or use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc shortcut.Locate Outlook Process: In the Processes tab, find the "Outlook" process.End the Task: Right-click on the "Outlook" process and select "End Task."More items... + +To import contacts from other email services, export contacts, or clean up duplicate contacts, select an option from the Manage contacts menu. Add a contact to your Favorites by selecting a contact in the list, and then selecting Add to favorites. When you add someone as a favorite in People, they'll also show up under Favorites in Mail, and the other way around, provided that the contact has an email address. There might also be a visual alert that a message is unread, has an attachment, or is flagged. This is a lightweight app designed to handle multiple accounts and fairly moderate email use. Having trouble connecting to your email from Outlook on your desktop? + +If you can't open Outlook, or Outlook disappears or crashes, one of your add-ins may be to blame or you may need to update Outlook. If the troubleshooter can't fix your issue, or if you'd like to fix it yourself, see the next section. + +If your Outlook keeps freezing, despite all your effort, it’s time to bring in the professionals. When opening certain messages, Outlook might be loading content from the internet. This can result in delays or even a full Outlook freeze on slower connections. If you can't find a dialog box open, move on to the next step. A Outlook Fix Blog vast community of Microsoft Office365 users that are working together to support the product and others. Outlook stores certain data, such as email signatures and the spelling checker dictionary, in the AppData folder. + +To keep up with new viruses as they're created, antivirus software vendors periodically provide updates that you can download from the Internet. Download the latest updates by visiting your antivirus software vendor's website. We recommend setting Windows Update to automatically download and install recommended updates. Bug fixes, new features, and performance enhancements are released regularly. Not something you want to take on lightly, but sometimes you have to. + +Should you decide to remove a profile, back up the data files first. All offline cached content will be deleted when you choose Remove. For more information, see Introduction to Outlook Fix Blog Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost). A corrupted profile, a damaged PST file, faulty add-ins, or improper Outlook startup settings often cause this issue. + +However, if you want to change your password with your email provider, you'll need to visit their website or help desk, or contact your email administrator. For example, if you have a Yahoo! account, you first have to change your password at Yahoo.com. Once you've changed your password with your email provider, you can update the password in Outlook. See Change or update your email password for more information. Most Outlook problems can be fixed with proper troubleshooting. + +You can automatically repair your Office program files to resolve such problems as Outlook freezing or not responding. To manage your mailbox by reducing the size of the Outlook data file, see Outlook Fix Blog Reduce the size of Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost). Your profile stores a variety of settings that control how Outlook looks and feels. + +Errors in Microsoft 365 files are [Outlook Fix Blog](https://sites.google.com/view/fixoutlookstuckonloadingprofil) repaired automatically. To start Outlook in safe mode, click on its icon holding the Ctrl key, or enter outlook.exe /safe in the Run dialog box. You'll see a message asking you to confirm that you really want to start Outlook in Safe mode, click Yes. 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. I have found that when this happens its due to the Account in windows needing to be updated. + +Fortunately, with the right Outlook troubleshooting strategies, many of the most common Outlook problems are quite straightforward to troubleshoot. Below, you will see some of the most common issues that users run into, and what the most efficient way to troubleshoot Outlook is. Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person. The maximum number of recipients for an individual email through USNH IT mail servers is 300. If setup failed, choose Change Account Settings. \ No newline at end of file