To restart Outlook, follow these steps to completely close the application and then reopen it:
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Open Task Manager: Right-click on the Start button in Windows and select "Task Manager."
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End Outlook Task: In the Task Manager window, under the "Processes" or "Details" tab (depending on your Windows version), find "Microsoft Outlook." Select it and click the "End task" button. This will force Outlook to close, even if it's unresponsive.
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Ensure Outlook is Closed: Double-check that "Microsoft Outlook" is no longer listed in Task Manager after ending the task. This confirms that the application has closed completely.
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Reopen Outlook: After confirming Outlook is closed, restart it by finding it in your Start Menu or by clicking the Outlook icon on your desktop or taskbar, just as you normally would.
By following these steps, you effectively restart Outlook, addressing potential issues such as freezing or unresponsiveness. This method ensures a clean restart, allowing Outlook to function properly upon reopening.
