{"id":1002,"date":"2019-12-03T13:22:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T13:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:54:27","slug":"fix-error-outlook-not-responding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Outlook Not Responding Error on Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em>Outlook is one of the most widely used email clients for personal and professional communication. However, many users face the issue of &ldquo;Outlook Not Responding, where the application freezes and stops responding. It can prevent you from sending or receiving important emails. However, this error is usually fixable. It often occurs due to corrupted data files, faulty add-ins, large PST files, or outdated software. In this guide, we will walk you through easy and effective solutions to resolve the Outlook is Not Responding error. So you can get back to manage your emails without hassle.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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 ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">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 ' ><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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#What_Does_%E2%80%9COutlook_Not_Responding%E2%80%9D_Mean\" >What Does &ldquo;Outlook Not Responding&rdquo; Mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Why_is_Microsoft_Outlook_not_Responding\" >Why is Microsoft Outlook not Responding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Easy_Manual_Solutions_to_Fix_Outlook_Not_Responding\" >Easy Manual Solutions to Fix Outlook Not Responding<\/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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Method_01_Start_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\" >Method 01: Start Outlook in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Method_02_Disable_Faulty_Add-ins\" >Method 02: Disable Faulty Add-ins<\/a><\/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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Method_03_Repair_Microsoft_Outlook\" >Method 03: Repair Microsoft Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Best_Alternative_to_Fix_the_PST_File_Corruption_Issue\" >Best Alternative to Fix the PST File Corruption Issue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Simple_Steps_to_Fix_Outlook_Not_Responding_Issue\" >Simple Steps to Fix Outlook Not Responding Issue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Method_04_Reduce_PST_File_Size\" >Method 04: Reduce PST File Size<\/a><\/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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Method_05_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\" >Method 05: Create a New Outlook Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Method_06_Update_Outlook_and_Windows\" >Method 06: Update Outlook and Windows<\/a><\/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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Best_Practices_to_Avoid_Outlook_PST_Corruption\" >Best Practices to Avoid Outlook PST Corruption<\/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\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-error-outlook-not-responding\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_%E2%80%9COutlook_Not_Responding%E2%80%9D_Mean\"><\/span>What Does &ldquo;Outlook Not Responding&rdquo; Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The message &ldquo;<strong>Microsoft Outlook Not Responding<\/strong>&rdquo; appears when Outlook stops responding to your actions, such as opening emails, sending messages, or accessing folders. In this state, the Outlook keeps crashing, displays a blank screen, or stops syncing emails.<\/p>\n<p>Most often, this happens because Outlook is unable to access its data files properly. Oversized or <strong><a title=\"Repair PST File\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/repair-pst-files-without-scanpst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corrupted PST files<\/a><\/strong> can prevent Outlook from working efficiently. Hence, it can lead to unresponsiveness. Simply put, when you see this error, it means Outlook is stuck and cannot process commands correctly until the underlying issue is fixed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Microsoft_Outlook_not_Responding\"><\/span>Why is Microsoft Outlook not Responding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outlook may stop responding due to several reasons. The most common ones include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Large PST File Size: <\/strong>Too many emails and attachments can slow down Outlook and cause freezing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corrupt Data Files:<\/strong> Damaged PST or OST files prevent Outlook from accessing emails and folders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faulty or Incompatible Add-ins: <\/strong>Third-party add-ins may conflict with Outlook and cause it to hang.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outdated Outlook or Windows: <\/strong>Missing updates can lead to bugs or performance issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damaged Outlook Profile: <\/strong>Corrupt profiles can stop Outlook from opening or functioning properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insufficient System Resources: <\/strong>Low RAM, high CPU usage, or full disk space can affect performance. Hence, Outlook hangs frequently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identifying the exact reason is important because it helps apply the right solution and get Outlook working again quickly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Manual_Solutions_to_Fix_Outlook_Not_Responding\"><\/span>Easy Manual Solutions to Fix Outlook Not Responding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several simple manual solutions you can try to fix Outlook not responding. These methods help fix common issues like faulty add-ins, damaged profiles, or oversized PST files.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is that most of these solutions are easy to follow and do not require technical expertise.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_01_Start_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>Method 01: Start Outlook in Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Safe Mode launches Outlook without any add-ins or custom settings. This helps you determine whether a third-party add-in is causing the freezing or unresponsiveness.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R <\/strong>to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Type outlook.exe \/safe and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Outlook will open in Safe Mode. If it runs smoothly, this indicates that add-ins or custom settings may be causing the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can now disable add-ins one by one to fix Outlook not responding on Windows 10 and other versions as well.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_02_Disable_Faulty_Add-ins\"><\/span>Method 02: Disable Faulty Add-ins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Add-ins can enhance Outlook&rsquo;s functionality, but faulty or incompatible add-ins often conflict with Outlook and lead to Outlook freezing on startups. Here are the steps to fix Outlook slow performance issue:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Outlook normally.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to<strong> File <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Options<\/strong> &gt; Add-ins.<\/li>\n<li>At the bottom, next to Manage: COM Add-ins, click<strong> Go.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Uncheck all <strong>add-ins<\/strong> to disable them temporarily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restart Outlook<\/strong> and check if it works correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Re-enable add-ins one at a time to identify and which one is causing the Outlook stuck on loading issue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> This prevents conflicts and improves Outlook performance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_03_Repair_Microsoft_Outlook\"><\/span>Method 03: Repair Microsoft Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outlook has a built-in repair tool to fix internal software issues. This method is helpful when Outlook crashes or becomes unresponsive due to corrupted program files. So that you can <strong><a title=\"Repair Outlook Data File\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/repair-outlook-2019-2016-2013-2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repair Outlook data file of all versions<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Programs &gt;&gt; <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Find Microsoft Office in the list and select it.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Change <\/strong>and then select Repair.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.<\/li>\n<li>Restart Outlook to check if the issue is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Choose the automated repair option if Quick Repair does not solve the issue, as it fixes deeper problems.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Alternative_to_Fix_the_PST_File_Corruption_Issue\"><\/span>Best Alternative to Fix the PST File Corruption Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When manual methods fail to resolve Outlook freezing or &ldquo;Not Responding&rdquo; issues, PST file corruption is often the root cause. In such cases, using the <strong><a title=\"Outlook PST Repair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-pst-repair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong> proves to be a dependable alternative. o <strong>repair corrupted, damaged, or inaccessible PST files<\/strong> without affecting the original data. It efficiently recovers emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items, even from severely corrupted PST files. Moreover, it supports large PST files and works smoothly when Outlook fails to open or respond. <span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/aryson-outlook-recovery.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-recovery\/order-now.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Steps_to_Fix_Outlook_Not_Responding_Issue\"><\/span>Simple Steps to Fix Outlook Not Responding Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Download and launch the<strong> Aryson PST Repair Tool <\/strong>on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Click on Open to browse or search to select the corrupted PST file.<\/li>\n<li>After that, it starts <strong>scanning the PST file<\/strong> to detect corruption.<\/li>\n<li>Now, the user can<strong> preview recovered data <\/strong>after the scan completes.<\/li>\n<li>In the next panel, select PST and other formats as the saving format.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Save button <\/strong>to save the repaired file to your desired location.<\/li>\n<li>Now, users can <strong><a title=\"Import PST File to New Outlook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/import-pst-file-to-new-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">import their PST file back into Outlook<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_04_Reduce_PST_File_Size\"><\/span>Method 04: Reduce PST File Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Large PST files can slow Outlook down and lead to unresponsiveness. Over time, emails, attachments, and calendar items can make your mailbox heavy. If you have a <strong><a title=\"Reduce PST File Size\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/reduce-pst-file-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduced PST file<\/a><\/strong>, then it can improve Outlook speed and prevent freezing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Archive old emails: <\/strong>Move older emails to a separate PST file to reduce the main mailbox size.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delete unnecessary attachments:<\/strong> Save important attachments elsewhere and remove them from emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empty Deleted Items folder: <\/strong>Regularly clear deleted emails to free up space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefit: <\/strong>If you do not want to delete any PST file, then the other option is to <strong><a title=\"Split Large Size PST File\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/split-large-outlook-pst-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">split large PST file<\/a><\/strong> and save them in your preferred location. So that you can use it accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_05_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>Method 05: Create a New Outlook Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A corrupted Outlook profile can cause the application to hang or fail to open. Creating a new profile resets account settings without losing your emails (if they are stored on the server or in PST files).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the<strong> Control Panel <\/strong>and go to <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Show Profiles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select Add<\/strong> and create a new profile with a <strong>unique name<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Add your email account(s) to the new profile.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>new profile <\/strong>as the default and restart Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>After confirming Outlook works with the new profile, you can remove the old, corrupted profile to prevent future issues.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_06_Update_Outlook_and_Windows\"><\/span>Method 06: Update Outlook and Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outdated software often leads to compatibility issues, security vulnerabilities, and performance problems. Ensuring that both Outlook and Windows are up-to-date can solve freezing and unresponsiveness.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Windows Settings<\/strong> and go to<strong> Update &amp; Security <\/strong>&gt; Windows Update.<\/li>\n<li>Install all pending updates for <strong>Windows<\/strong> to resolve Outlook keeps freezing issue.<\/li>\n<li>Open Microsoft Outlook, go to <strong>File <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Office Account <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Update Options<\/strong>, and select Update Now.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your computer and check if Outlook runs normally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Benefit: <\/strong>Updates fix known bugs, enhance security, and improve overall performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you are facing synchronization or offline mailbox problems, you can refer to this detailed guide to <strong><a title=\"Repair OST File\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/repair-corrupt-ost-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repair corrupt OST file<\/a><\/strong> and resolve OST corruption effectively.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_to_Avoid_Outlook_PST_Corruption\"><\/span>Best Practices to Avoid Outlook PST Corruption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To begin with, keep the PST file size small by archiving old emails regularly.<\/li>\n<li>At the same time, always close Outlook properly instead of forcing system shutdowns.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, disable unnecessary add-ins to prevent performance and stability issues.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, update Outlook and Windows regularly to avoid compatibility problems.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, store PST files on local drives rather than network locations.<\/li>\n<li>Along with this, use updated antivirus software to protect PST files from malware.<\/li>\n<li>As a precaution, create regular backups of important Outlook data to prevent data loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outlook Not Responding is a common issue, but it does not have to disrupt your work for long. In many cases, basic manual solutions help resolve the problem quickly. However, when PST file corruption is the main cause, manual fixes may not deliver reliable results. To get rid of these situations, using the recommended repair solution helps restore Outlook functionality without risking data loss. Along with the right solution, following best practices also plays an important role in preventing future Outlook issues and keeping your mailbox stable.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768913507392\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Why does Outlook keep showing the \u201cNot Responding\u201d message?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Outlook usually shows this message due to large or corrupted PST files, faulty add-ins, outdated software, or insufficient system resources. As a result, the application fails to process commands properly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768913533613\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Can I fix the Outlook Not Responding issue without reinstalling Outlook?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, in most cases, you can fix the issue by disabling add-ins, repairing Outlook, reducing PST file size, or creating a new Outlook profile. Reinstallation is rarely required.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768913554685\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. Does Safe Mode permanently fix Outlook freezing issues?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Safe Mode helps identify whether add-ins cause the problem. However, it does not repair PST file corruption or profile damage, so additional steps may still be needed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768913575126\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Will creating a new Outlook profile delete my emails?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No, creating a new profile does not delete emails stored on the server or in PST files. 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