{"id":2602,"date":"2021-11-16T08:52:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T08:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=2602"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:37","slug":"outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Outlook Emails Stuck in Outbox Error Easily [2026 Guides]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em>Microsoft Outlook is the top choice of most of the enterprises and organizations for business communication. However, there are several issues encountered by IT professionals while operating it. One of these issues is the \u201c<strong>Outlook emails stuck in outbox<\/strong>\u201d error. This error triggers due to <strong>poor internet connection<\/strong>, <strong>incorrect SMTP server settings<\/strong>, and many other issues discussed below. If these issues are not resolved, they may lead to permanent communication delays in organisations, which eventually result in <strong>disruption of business workflow.<\/strong> Thus, this blog covers the causes, symptoms, and effective methods to resolve this issue, including the <a title=\" Outlook PST Repair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-pst-repair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong><\/a> for quick and efficient recovery.<\/em><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/aryson-outlook-recovery.exe\"> Download Now<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-recovery\/order-now.html\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>User Query:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"user-query mb-3\">\n<p><strong>Outlook_Sam on Microsoft Community Asked: <\/strong>I have been using Microsoft Outlook for my official emails for a long time. Since yesterday, every email I try to send just remains in the Outbox and never reaches the recipient. I have already tried restarting Outlook multiple times, but the messages are still stuck there, showing a &#8220;Pending&#8221; status. I have a couple of urgent client emails that need to go out immediately, but nothing seems to work.<\/p>\n<p>Can you suggest a reliable fix to resolve the &#8220;Outlook emails stuck in Outbox&#8221; error without losing any of my important emails?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Difference_Between_Outbox_Sent_folder_in_Microsoft_Outlook\" >Difference Between Outbox &amp; Sent folder in Microsoft Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Root_Causes_of_the_%E2%80%9COutlook_Emails_Stuck_in_Outbox%E2%80%9D_Error\" >Root Causes of the \u201cOutlook Emails Stuck in Outbox\u201d Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Top_Solutions_to_Fix_%E2%80%9COutlook_not_Sending_Emails%E2%80%9D_Error\" >Top Solutions to Fix \u201cOutlook not Sending Emails\u201d Error\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Fix_1_Disable_Work_Offline_Mode\" >Fix 1: Disable Work Offline Mode<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Simple_Steps_to_Disable_Work_Offline_Mode_are_as_follows\" >Simple Steps to Disable Work Offline Mode are as follows:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Fix_2_Delete_or_Reduce_Large_Attachments\" >Fix 2: Delete or Reduce Large Attachments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Simplified_Steps_to_Fix_%E2%80%9C_Outlook_Emails_Stuck_in_Outbox%E2%80%9D_Error\" >Simplified Steps to Fix \u201c Outlook Emails Stuck in Outbox\u201d Error<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Fix_3_Repair_the_OSTPST_File_Using_ScanPST\" >Fix 3: Repair the OST\/PST File Using ScanPST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Steps_to_Repair_PST_Using_ScanPST\" >Steps to Repair PST Using ScanPST<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Fix_4_Advanced_Software_to_Fix_Outlook_Emails_Stuck_in_Outbox\" >Fix 4: Advanced Software to Fix Outlook Emails Stuck in Outbox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#How_to_fix_Outlook_Outbox_Problem_Using_the_Aryson_Recovery_Software\" >How to fix Outlook Outbox Problem Using the Aryson Recovery Software\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Outbox_Sent_folder_in_Microsoft_Outlook\"><\/span>Difference Between Outbox &amp; Sent folder in Microsoft Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Outbox <\/strong>is a temporary area where emails wait before being transmitted to the mail server. When the user clicks the <strong>Send <\/strong>button, the <strong>message queues in the Outbox<\/strong> until Outlook successfully dispatches it. In case any issue takes place, such as a lost connection or oversized attachment, the email will remain stuck there only.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Sent folder<\/strong>, on the other hand, stores all emails that have been <strong>successfully delivered to the outgoing mail server<\/strong>. An email is moved from the Outbox to the <strong>Sent folder<\/strong> only when Outlook confirms a successful transmission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short, Outbox means trying to send, and Sent means successfully sent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Root_Causes_of_the_%E2%80%9COutlook_Emails_Stuck_in_Outbox%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>Root Causes of the \u201cOutlook Emails Stuck in Outbox\u201d Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among several triggers of the Outlook issue, some of the common ones are listed below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>poor internet connection<\/strong> may prevent Outlook emails from reaching the mail server.<\/li>\n<li>Emails that carry large attachments <strong>exceed the sending limit<\/strong> of Outlook.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Perhaps Outlook is accidentally set to <strong>Work Offline mode<\/strong>; blocked all outgoing emails.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>third-party add-ins<\/strong> may conflict with the email sending process.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Probably, any of your OST or PST files is corrupted, which <strong>left the messages unsent<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>An outdated or <strong>incorrect account password<\/strong> causes authentication failure with the server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Solutions_to_Fix_%E2%80%9COutlook_not_Sending_Emails%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>Top Solutions to Fix \u201cOutlook not Sending Emails\u201d Error\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After knowing all the possible causes of the problem, it is easy for the user to resolve this error. Let\u2019s proceed further to understand the detailed process of resolving the \u201cOutlook message stuck in outbox 365\u201d error. In this section, we will explore some of the most straightforward yet effective solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change the Work Offline Mode<\/li>\n<li>Delete or Reduce Large Attachments<\/li>\n<li>Repair the OST\/PST File Using ScanPST<\/li>\n<li>Using Advanced Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read through each method carefully and try them as per the cause of your problem. If manual troubleshooting does not help, use the automated software mentioned at the end.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Disable_Work_Offline_Mode\"><\/span>Fix 1: Disable Work Offline Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If Outlook is set to Work Offline, it will consist of all outgoing messages in the Outbox without sending them. To resolve this issue, simply switch back to the Online mode immediately to resume the normal mail flow and clear the stuck queue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Steps_to_Disable_Work_Offline_Mode_are_as_follows\"><\/span>Simple Steps to Disable Work Offline Mode are as follows:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Send \/ Receive<\/strong> tab in the top ribbon.<\/li>\n<li>Look for the <strong>Work Offline<\/strong> button in the Preferences group.<\/li>\n<li>If the button appears <strong>highlighted or<\/strong> <strong>blue<\/strong>, <strong>click it once<\/strong> to toggle back online.<\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>bottom status<\/strong> <strong>bar <\/strong>of Outlook &#8211; it should now display <strong>Connected<\/strong>.\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image1.png\" alt=\"Check the bottom status bar of Outlook\" width=\"650\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Send \/ Receive All Folders<\/strong> or <strong>press F9<\/strong> to resend all pending messages.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image2.png\" alt=\"Send \/ Receive All Folders\" width=\"650\" height=\"503\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Delete_or_Reduce_Large_Attachments\"><\/span>Fix 2: Delete or Reduce Large Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The large or oversized attachments frequently stall in the Outbox, especially when there is a poor network connection. To pass them efficiently, you just have to <strong>remove <\/strong>or <strong>compress <\/strong>the <strong>attachment<\/strong>. Now, follow the steps below to remove the large attachments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplified_Steps_to_Fix_%E2%80%9C_Outlook_Emails_Stuck_in_Outbox%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>Simplified Steps to Fix \u201c Outlook Emails Stuck in Outbox\u201d Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, click on the <strong>Send \/ Receive<\/strong> tab &gt;&gt; select <strong>Work Offline <\/strong>to pause sending temporarily.<\/li>\n<li>After that, navigate to the <strong>Outbox folder<\/strong> in the left panel.<\/li>\n<li>Now, double-click on the <strong>stuck email in order to open it.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Next, click on the <strong>large attachment<\/strong> &gt;&gt; press the <strong>Delete key<\/strong> to remove it.<\/li>\n<li>Either <strong>attach a smaller compressed file<\/strong> or upload the file to OneDrive and insert a sharing link.<\/li>\n<li>Go back to <strong>Send \/ Receive<\/strong> and click <strong>Work Offline<\/strong> again to go online.<\/li>\n<li>At last, click on the <strong>Send <\/strong>button to resend the updated message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>As you have reached the end of this article, it is quite evident that none of the above manual methods resolved the Outbox sending error. This indicates that the issue might reside in the PST file itself. To fix it, you can either <strong>use the ScanPST tool<\/strong> or the automated software discussed below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Repair_the_OSTPST_File_Using_ScanPST\"><\/span>Fix 3: Repair the OST\/PST File Using ScanPST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A corrupted Outlook data file is a common reason email not sending from Outbox. Microsoft provides its users with a built-in tool called <strong>ScanPST.exe (Inbox Repair Tool)<\/strong>. The purpose of this tool is to scan &amp; repair the damaged PST or OST files without any data loss.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Repair_PST_Using_ScanPST\"><\/span>Steps to Repair PST Using ScanPST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To begin, <strong>completely close the Outlook<\/strong> application.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>ScanPST.exe file<\/strong> on your system. It is typically located at:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16\\<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double-click SCANPST.EXE<\/strong> to launch the Inbox Repair Tool.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Browse <\/strong>button and select your <strong>Outlook data file (.pst or .ost).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Start <\/strong>to begin scanning the file for errors.<\/li>\n<li>If errors are detected, click <strong>Repair <\/strong>to fix the data file.<\/li>\n<li>Once the repair completes, <strong>reopen Outlook<\/strong> and try sending the stuck email again.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Right corner<\/strong> of the screen, Outlook views the connection status. If it is connected, then there is a problem with the server status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Since the ScanPST tool can only resolve minor corruption, to handle <strong>severely corrupted<\/strong> PST files, you should opt for the <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair software<\/strong> discussed below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><br\/>\n<div class=\"user-query mb-3\">\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Advanced_Software_to_Fix_Outlook_Emails_Stuck_in_Outbox\"><\/span>Fix 4: Advanced Software to Fix Outlook Emails Stuck in Outbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong> is the most effective solution used to repair deeply corrupted Outlook data files. Moreover, this software restores all <strong>emails, attachments, contacts<\/strong>, and <strong>calendar items<\/strong> with full accuracy. Organisations rely on this software to <strong>convert batches of PST<\/strong> files. Additionally, it works well with all versions of MS Outlook. It provides the user with a preview window to <strong>cross-verify<\/strong> the email content before recovering it. With the help of the same software, you can <strong><a title=\"recover emails from encrypted PST File\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/recover-emails-encrypted-pst-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recover emails from an encrypted PST File<\/a><\/strong>. Not just this, the software consists of <strong>three different recovery modes<\/strong> for different levels of corruption.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fix_Outlook_Outbox_Problem_Using_the_Aryson_Recovery_Software\"><\/span>How to fix Outlook Outbox Problem Using the Aryson Recovery Software\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, download and install the <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Run it as an administrator, click on the <strong>Browse <\/strong>button to load the corrupted PST file.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>As per the level of corruption, choose the <strong>required scanning mode<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Start <\/strong>button to begin the scanning process.<\/li>\n<li>Next, <strong>preview <\/strong>the recovered emails &amp; data after scanning.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>required items &amp;<\/strong> choose your preferred output format &amp; click <strong>OK.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This exports the repaired data to the desired location on your system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article, we discussed the potential causes behind the \u201cOutlook emails stuck in Outbox\u201d error. We also explored multiple manual troubleshooting methods, including disabling Work Offline mode, removing large attachments, enabling send settings, disabling add-ins, and using ScanPST. Additionally, we covered how an advanced PST Repair Tool can fix severe data file corruption. Now, the choice of method is up to you. As per your requirements, you can choose the relevant solution, and if you pick the automated software, contact the tech support to resolve your doubts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776345699044\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Why are my Outlook emails stuck in the Outbox and not sending?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Emails usually get stuck in the Outbox due to a poor internet connection, Outlook being in Work Offline mode, oversized attachments, incorrect account passwords, or a corrupted PST\/OST file.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776345724419\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. How do I force Outlook to send emails stuck in the Outbox?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Go to the Send\/Receive tab and click Send\/Receive All Folders or press F9. Also, make sure the Work Offline mode is disabled so Outlook can connect to the mail server.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776345740307\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. Can a corrupted PST file cause emails to remain in the Outbox?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Yes, even a damaged PST or OST file can block the email sending process. Use Microsoft&#8217;s ScanPST.exe or an advanced PST Repair Tool to fix the corruption and restore normal sending.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776345756034\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Does disabling antivirus help fix emails stuck in Outlook Outbox?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Yes, some antivirus programs scan outgoing mail and cause sending timeouts. 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