{"id":492,"date":"2018-11-19T11:29:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T11:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/?p=492"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:00:00","slug":"fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Outlook Has Stopped Working Error Fast \u2013 Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em>IT administrators who manage multiple Outlook profiles or Exchange\/Office 365 environments often encounter the <strong>&ldquo;Microsoft Outlook has stopped working&rdquo;<\/strong> error. This issue usually occurs when Outlook crashes or stops responding due to problems such as corrupted PST files, faulty add-ins, damaged profiles, or outdated program files. If not resolved, users may experience frequent crashes, inability to access emails, and complete Outlook failure. This blog explores some of the manual troubleshooting methods and explains how to use the <strong><a title=\"Outlook PST Recovery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-pst-repair.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong> for a secure and reliable recovery.<\/em><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/aryson-outlook-recovery.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-recovery\/order-now.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/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-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#What_Does_%E2%80%9COutlook_Has_Stopped_Working%E2%80%9D_Mean\" >What Does &ldquo;Outlook Has Stopped Working&rdquo; Mean?<\/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\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Top_Causes_of_Outlook_Crashes_and_Freezing_Issues\" >Top Causes of Outlook Crashes and Freezing Issues<\/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\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Manual_Methods_to_Fix_%E2%80%9COutlook_Has_Stopped_Working%E2%80%9D_Error\" >Manual Methods to Fix &ldquo;Outlook Has Stopped Working&rdquo; Error<\/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-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Fix_1_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile_to_Fix_Crashes\" >Fix 1: Create a New Outlook Profile to Fix Crashes<\/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\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Steps_to_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\" >Steps to Create a New Outlook Profile&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Why_does_this_Methods_Works\" >Why does this Methods Works?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Fix_2_Optimize_Office_365_to_Fix_Outlook_Issues\" >Fix 2: Optimize Office 365 to Fix Outlook Issues<\/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-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Steps_to_Optimize_Microsoft_Office\" >Steps to Optimize Microsoft Office&nbsp;<\/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-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Fix_3_Repair_Corrupted_PST_File_in_Outlook\" >Fix 3: Repair Corrupted PST File in Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Steps_to_Repair_Corrupted_Outlook_Data_Files\" >Steps to Repair Corrupted Outlook Data Files<\/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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Automated_Solution_to_Resolve_Microsoft_Outlook_Crashes\" >Automated Solution to Resolve Microsoft Outlook Crashes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Quick_Way_to_Repair_Corrupted_PST_Files\" >Quick Way to Repair Corrupted PST Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-stopped-working-error\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_%E2%80%9COutlook_Has_Stopped_Working%E2%80%9D_Mean\"><\/span>What Does &ldquo;Outlook Has Stopped Working&rdquo; Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MS Outlook displays the <strong>&ldquo;MS Outlook has stopped working&rdquo; <\/strong>error generally when it crashes or does not respond, causing the application to close unexpectedly. Users may encounter this issue if Outlook cannot load its <strong>data files, add-ins, or profile settings<\/strong> properly. As a result, IT administrators might experience <strong>sudden shutdowns, freezing screens, or failure to start<\/strong> Outlook. To better understand this error, let us discuss some of the causes of this error, so you can resolve it effectively.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Causes_of_Outlook_Crashes_and_Freezing_Issues\"><\/span>Top Causes of Outlook Crashes and Freezing Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Listed below are some of the root causes of the &ldquo;Outlook not responding&rdquo; error.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A <strong>corrupted PST file<\/strong> can cause Outlook crashes &amp; prevent emails from opening.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>damaged Outlook profile<\/strong> might trigger Outlook to crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faulty add-ins<\/strong> can prevent MS Outlook from responding.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>outdated version of Outlook<\/strong> may lead to performance issues.<\/li>\n<li>Damaged or <strong>incomplete Microsoft Office<\/strong> <strong>installation files <\/strong>can cause this error.<\/li>\n<li>Also, the <strong>large or oversized mailbox<\/strong> data files can slow down MS Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Review these causes to identify why Outlook is not responding. Then, refer to the recovery methods below and choose the suitable solution based on the cause.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Methods_to_Fix_%E2%80%9COutlook_Has_Stopped_Working%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>Manual Methods to Fix &ldquo;Outlook Has Stopped Working&rdquo; Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the manual fixes that can help resolve Outlook crashes are as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a New Outlook Profile<\/li>\n<li>Repair a Corrupted PST File<\/li>\n<li>Optimise Microsoft Office<\/li>\n<li>Use Advanced Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try these methods according to the problem&rsquo;s cause. If manual troubleshooting does not work, the automated solution described below can help.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile_to_Fix_Crashes\"><\/span>Fix 1: Create a New Outlook Profile to Fix Crashes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A corrupted Outlook profile may cause the &ldquo;Microsoft Outlook has stopped working&rdquo; error. You can create a new Outlook profile to resolve the issues caused by corrupted settings or configuration errors.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>Steps to Create a New Outlook Profile&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, close the <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> application completely.<\/li>\n<li>Open the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> &amp; search for <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on the <strong>Mail <\/strong>option &amp; select the <strong>Show Profiles<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Add <\/strong>and then <strong>provide a name<\/strong> for the new profile.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>, enter your <strong>email account details,<\/strong> and follow the setup instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Prompt for a profile to be used<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>new profile<\/strong> as the default profile.<\/li>\n<li>Now, open <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> &amp; choose the new profile.<\/li>\n<li>If the new profile works correctly, you can delete the old profile later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_this_Methods_Works\"><\/span>Why does this Methods Works?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>An Outlook profile stores <strong>account settings<\/strong> and <strong>data file configurations<\/strong>. Therefore, by creating a new profile, you can <strong>reset these settings<\/strong> and often fix the startup or crash issues.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Optimize_Office_365_to_Fix_Outlook_Issues\"><\/span>Fix 2: Optimize Office 365 to Fix Outlook Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Office installation filescan cause the &ldquo;Microsoft Office Outlook has stopped working&rdquo; error. Optimizing Office repairs damaged files and restores Outlook functionality.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Optimize_Microsoft_Office\"><\/span>Steps to Optimize Microsoft Office&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>To begin, <strong>close <\/strong>all the Microsoft Office applications on your system.<\/li>\n<li>After that, open the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and go to <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browse <\/strong>and select the <strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong> option in the program list.<\/li>\n<li>Then, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on this option &amp; select the <strong>Change <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<li>Now, choose between <strong>Quick Repair<\/strong> or <strong>Online Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Simply <strong>follow the on-screen instructions<\/strong> to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Repairing Office replaces damaged files and restores Outlook functionality.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Repair_Corrupted_PST_File_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Fix 3: Repair Corrupted PST File in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the above methods do not work, the issue may be in your Outlook Data (PST files). Once you repair these corrupted PST files, the Outlook crashes will disappear, and it will work without any issues. The <strong>Inbox Repair Tool<\/strong> is <strong>Microsoft&rsquo;s official utility<\/strong> for detecting and repairing PST file errors. Now, follow the steps below to repair the corrupted PST data.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Repair_Corrupted_Outlook_Data_Files\"><\/span>Steps to Repair Corrupted Outlook Data Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Close the <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> application completely.<\/li>\n<li>After that, go to the <strong>Office installation folder<\/strong> (such as Office16, Office15, or Office14).<\/li>\n<li>Locate and open <strong>SCANPST.EXE<\/strong> (Inbox Repair Tool).<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Browse <\/strong>&amp; select the Outlook PST file.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Start <\/strong>to scan for corruption.<\/li>\n<li>In case any error appears on the screen, you have to click on <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>At last, <strong>restart Outlook<\/strong> once the repair process completes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Always <a title=\"Backup PST File\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-to-pst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">back up your PST files<\/a><\/strong> before repairing them.<\/li>\n<li>You may need to perform these steps <strong>multiple times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Users might <strong>not <\/strong>be able to recover the highly corrupted PST files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important Note: <\/strong>Although ScanPST (<a title=\"Inbox Repair Tool\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/download-use-outlook-inbox-repair-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Inbox Repair Tool<\/strong><\/a>) can fix minor corruption, it may not recover severely damaged PST files. If you want to recover highly corrupted PST files, you can try the <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong>, which easily repairs and restores the PST file. Once you repair the corrupted Outlook data file, the &ldquo;Microsoft Outlook has stopped working&rdquo; message might disappear. To get more insights into the software, refer to the upcoming section.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Solution_to_Resolve_Microsoft_Outlook_Crashes\"><\/span>Automated Solution to Resolve Microsoft Outlook Crashes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair software<\/strong> is the most recommended solution used to repair corrupted or inaccessible Outlook PST files. It supports <strong>encrypted files, oversized PST recovery<\/strong>, and restores <strong>emails, contacts, calendars, and other mailbox items<\/strong>. Moreover, it offers multiple recovery modes, such as <strong>Standard mode, Advanced mode, and Deep Mode<\/strong> for different levels of corruption. Additionally, it provides the user with <strong>preview <\/strong>options and works <strong>without Outlook installation<\/strong>. Also, this software is <strong>compatible <\/strong>with various <strong>Windows &amp; Outlook versions<\/strong>. You can use the same utility to <a title=\"PST import issues in Microsoft 365\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-common-pst-import-issues-in-microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>fix common PST import issues in Microsoft 365<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Now, perform the steps below carefully to avoid any kind of data loss during the recovery.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Way_to_Repair_Corrupted_PST_Files\"><\/span>Quick Way to Repair Corrupted PST Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and install the <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Open <\/strong>&amp; select the corrupt PST file from your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select one among the <strong>Standard, Advanced &amp; Deep modes<\/strong> of recovery.<\/li>\n<li>After that, select <strong>32-bit or 64-bit<\/strong> versions, and click <strong>OK <\/strong>to start.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>items of the PST file<\/strong> and <strong>preview them <\/strong>with their properties.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Save <\/strong>button to save your data in a different format.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>&lsquo;Save as PST&rsquo;<\/strong> and apply a date filter if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save <\/strong>the recovered PST file at a <strong>specified location<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have followed the above steps carefully, and the Outlook suddenly stopped working due to the inaccessible PST file only, the issue might have been resolved.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this blog, we came across some of the potential reasons why IT administrators face the &ldquo;Microsoft Outlook has stopped working&rdquo; error in MS Outlook. Along with that, we also discussed its possible manual fixes and the use of automated software to simplify the recovery process. For each cause of the error, there exists a different fix. So make sure you check the root cause of the Outlook crash and then perform the suitable fix accordingly. If you are a complete beginner and the issue resides in your corrupted PST file, opt for the above automated software for a secure Outlook recovery.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772689248127\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>Why does my Outlook keep crashing and showing \u201cMicrosoft Outlook has stopped working\u201d?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> This error usually occurs when Microsoft Outlook crashes due to corrupted PST files, faulty add-ins, damaged profiles, or outdated Office updates. Large mailboxes and damaged installation files can also cause Outlook to stop responding.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772689280916\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>How do I fix the \u201cMicrosoft Outlook has stopped working\u201d error?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>However, there are several ways to fix this issue. You can use the Aryson PST Repair software if the issue resides in the PST files. Steps to perform are as follows:<br>\ud83d\udd39Install the Aryson PST Repair Tool.<br>\ud83d\udd39Open the corrupt PST file.<br>\ud83d\udd39Choose Standard, Advanced, or Deep recovery mode.<br>\ud83d\udd39Preview the items in the PST.<br>\ud83d\udd39Click Save to export recovered data.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772689379819\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>Can a PST file cause Outlook to stop working?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Yes, a corrupted or oversized PST file is one of the most common reasons Outlook crashes. You can repair PST files using the above automated software and quickly fix Outlook not working in Outlook 2016, 2013, and 2010.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772689406627\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>Why does Outlook stop working when I open emails?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Outlook may crash while opening emails due to corrupted PST files, problematic add-ins, or large attachments. To resolve these issues, the user can just repair the data file or disable add-ins.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772689426259\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>What happens if I don\u2019t fix the Outlook has stopped working error?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>If you do not resolve the \u201cOutlook not working\u201d error, Outlook may crash frequently, fail to open, or prevent access to emails and attachments. 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