{"id":8900,"date":"2024-01-04T09:57:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T09:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=8900"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:44:30","slug":"outlook-is-running-slow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Outlook is Running Slow? Top Reasons &#038; Easy Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;8900&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Why is Outlook is Running Slow? 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However, it happens because Outlook has to handle bulky information, like emails and add-ons you&#8217;ve installed. How often Outlook looks for new emails can also affect how fast it works. But don&#8217;t worry! Just follow these steps to resolve the Outlook is Running Slow problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following blog will discuss numerous ways to fix the issue. Moreover, we will elaborate on the possible reasons for this problem. But moving ahead, we will detail the Outlook slow to lead issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\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\" 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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#Understand_Why_Outlook_Is_Very_Slow_Issue\" >Understand Why Outlook Is Very Slow Issue<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#Common_Causes_of_Slow_Outlook_Loading\" >Common Causes of Slow Outlook Loading<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#7_Effective_Solutions_to_Fix_Outlook_Is_Running_Slow_Issue\" >7 Effective Solutions to Fix Outlook Is Running Slow Issue<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#1_Move_Emails_from_Mail_Server_to_Computer\" >#1. Move Emails from Mail Server to Computer<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#2_Export_Emails_to_an_Outlook_for_Mac_Archive_File\" >#2. Export Emails to an Outlook for Mac Archive File<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#3_Empty_Your_Deleted_Items_Folder_in_Outlook\" >#3. Empty Your Deleted Items Folder in 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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#4_Organize_Contacts_And_Messages\" >#4. Organize Contacts And Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#5_See_Only_The_Tasks_in_Outlook\" >#5. See Only The Tasks in Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#6_Stop_Keeping_Records_in_Outlook\" >#6. Stop Keeping Records in Outlook<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#7_Disable_Logging_in_Outlook\" >#7. Disable Logging 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-is-running-slow\/#Winding_Up\" >Winding Up!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_Why_Outlook_Is_Very_Slow_Issue\"><\/span>Understand Why Outlook Is Very Slow Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Outlook is Running Slow&#8221; message means that Microsoft Outlook, which many people use for emails and work, isn&#8217;t working as fast as it should. As a result, it shows up as emails taking longer to send or receive, the program feeling slow when you&#8217;re moving around in your email folders. Moreover, you can open messages or try to search for something within Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section has gone through a brief introduction to the problem. But the point is, how does this issue cause?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-keeps-logging-me-out\/\">Outlook Keeps Logging me Out<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_Slow_Outlook_Loading\"><\/span>Common Causes of Slow Outlook Loading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Outlook is Running Slow&#8221; message can make you wonder why it&#8217;s not working well. But when we look into why this happens, we find various reasons that together make Outlook slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li><strong> Large Mailbox Size Overload:<\/strong> If your inbox is overflowing with many emails, attachments, and stuff, it can make Outlook struggle to keep up. As a result, it can make it slower when you&#8217;re opening emails, going through folders, or searching for something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Add-ins and Plugins Interference: <\/strong>Sometimes, the add-ins you install in Outlook to enhance its functionality can cause it to slow down. These add-ons mightn\u2019t get along well with Outlook and cause it to work sluggishly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Using Old Versions: <\/strong>If you&#8217;re using an old version of Outlook or the software it comes with, it might need to be fixed. Newer versions are better optimized and work faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Too Many Temporary Files:<\/strong> Over time, Outlook accumulates temporary files that are no longer necessary. These files can build up and make Outlook run slower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Too Much Checking by Antivirus: <\/strong>Sometimes, the antivirus software you use to protect your computer can check Outlook too much. This extra checking can slow down Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Computer Problems:<\/strong> If your computer itself has some issues, like a hard drive that&#8217;s not working well or not enough resources, it can directly affect how Outlook runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All these things can come together and make Outlook slow. It&#8217;s not just one thing causing the problem \u2013 it&#8217;s a mix of reasons that make Outlook not work as fast as it should. Now, we will discuss the best ways to resolve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Effective_Solutions_to_Fix_Outlook_Is_Running_Slow_Issue\"><\/span>7 Effective Solutions to Fix Outlook Is Running Slow Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have several ways to resolve this common issue. Make sure to read and understand each concept. As a result, you can choose any of the troubleshooting solutions accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Move_Emails_from_Mail_Server_to_Computer\"><\/span>#1. Move Emails from Mail Server to Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and click on <strong>Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Preferences<\/strong>, go to <strong>General<\/strong> under <strong>Personal Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Sidebar<\/strong>, uncheck the box for <strong>Hide On My Computer folders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the bottom of the sidebar, click on the <strong>Mail<\/strong>&nbsp;icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the message list, choose the emails you want to move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, drag these selected emails to the <strong>On My Computer<\/strong>&nbsp;Inbox folder. Remember, once you move an email to this folder on your computer, you won&#8217;t see it if you access your account from a different computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A quick tip:<\/strong> To avoid filling up your inbox, you can set up rules to move or delete specific emails automatically. For instance, you can create a rule to move all emails older than three months to an archive folder under &#8216;On My Computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process helps to organize and manage emails by storing some of them on your computer, making it easier to access and reducing clutter in your mailbox. Moreover, it will help you to fix the Outlook is Very Slow to Load issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Export_Emails_to_an_Outlook_for_Mac_Archive_File\"><\/span>#2. Export Emails to an Outlook for Mac Archive File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open Outlook and click on the <strong>Mail<\/strong>&nbsp;icon at the bottom of the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the message list, choose the emails you want to export. You can select multiple items by holding down the key as you click on them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, go to <strong>Message &gt; Categorize<\/strong>, and pick a category for these selected items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select <strong>File &gt; Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose <strong>Items that are in the category<\/strong>&nbsp;and pick the category you assigned earlier. Click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, type a file name and choose where you want to save the file. Then, click on <strong>Save<\/strong>. Further, click on <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This process helps you gather specific emails by assigning them to a category and then exporting them into an archive file in Outlook for Mac. It&#8217;s a helpful way to organize and save particular sets of emails for future reference or safekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Empty_Your_Deleted_Items_Folder_in_Outlook\"><\/span>#3. Empty Your Deleted Items Folder in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Mail<\/strong>&nbsp;icon at the bottom of the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, hold down the <strong>CONTROL<\/strong> key on your keyboard and click on the <strong>Trash<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the end, from the options that appear, select <strong>Empty Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple process aids in deleting all the items in your Deleted Items folder, freeing up space and tidying your Outlook mailbox. In short, it will also help you to fix Outlook is Very Slow and Not Responding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Organize_Contacts_And_Messages\"><\/span>#4. Organize Contacts And Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing how Outlook organizes your contacts and messages can make things work faster. If you notice a folder taking a while to open, here&#8217;s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the folder that&#8217;s slow to open in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterwards, look for the &#8216;By:&#8217; option or a similar menu. Click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the type of heading you want to organize your contacts or messages. For contacts, sorting by <strong>Name<\/strong> is usually faster. When it comes to emails, sorting by <strong>Date Received<\/strong> or <strong>Subject<\/strong>&nbsp;tends to work quicker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above solution will help you to resolve the Outlook Running Slow in Windows 10 problem. If not, opt for the other one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_See_Only_The_Tasks_in_Outlook\"><\/span>#5. See Only The Tasks in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can see only the tasks that you haven&#8217;t finished yet in Outlook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Tasks<\/strong>&nbsp;icon at the bottom of the sidebar in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>View<\/strong>&nbsp;menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and uncheck the option that says completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing this, you&#8217;ll only see the tasks that you still need to finish. It can make your tasks list respond faster because it won&#8217;t show the tasks you&#8217;ve already completed, making it easier for you to focus on what&#8217;s left to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Stop_Keeping_Records_in_Outlook\"><\/span>#6. Stop Keeping Records in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can stop Outlook from keeping a record of its activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, go to <strong>Window<\/strong> and select <strong>Sync Errors<\/strong>&nbsp;in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click on the <strong>Action<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the box that says, <strong>Turn on logging for troubleshooting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, restart the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it will stop Outlook from recording detailed information about its actions, which can sometimes assist in troubleshooting issues but is not necessary for regular use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Disable_Logging_in_Outlook\"><\/span>#7. Disable Logging in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can stop Outlook from keeping a detailed record of its actions. This record, called logging, is usually used by support professionals to fix Outlook problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Window<\/strong> menu and opt for the <strong>Error Log<\/strong>&nbsp;option in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Action<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the box that says, <strong>Turn on logging for troubleshooting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, restart the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this will stop Outlook from keeping track of its activities, which is helpful for troubleshooting but not needed for regular use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a final solution to fix Outlook when it&#8217;s slow on Windows 10\/11. Sometimes, Outlook becomes slow because its PST files get damaged or corrupted. These broken files not only slow down Outlook but can make things worse. To solve this, there&#8217;s a tool, <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/\">Outlook PST Recovery<\/a><\/strong>. It helps recover and get back your damaged Outlook emails and other stuff. You can use this tool to scan your Outlook data and make it work properly again without losing any necessary information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-Outlook-Email-Recovery-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/purchase-now.html\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winding_Up\"><\/span>Winding Up!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of these tips, you can fix the Outlook is Running Slow problem. Moreover, you can make Outlook work much better and faster. Don&#8217;t forget to regularly take care of your Outlook and update it to keep it working its best. 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