1. Investigate possible issues caused by add-ins. Exit Outlook. Press the Windows logo key + R to open a Run dialog box. Enter Outlook /safe, choose a profile if prompted, and then select OK. If Outlook doesn't crash or hang, continue by selecting File > Options > Add-Ins. At the bottom of the window, select COM Add-ins and then select Go.

Install the latest Office updates. Send a frown to the Office product team. Check whether PowerPoint is in use by another process. Investigate possible issues with add-ins. Repair Office. Check to see if your antivirus software is up-to-date. Check whether antivirus software is conflicting with PowerPoint. Change printer defaults.

Click Tools > Internet Options. Click the Security tab > Custom Level. Scroll down to Downloads and click Enable for File download. Re-join the meeting. The plug-in should download without errors. To allow the downloading of encrypted files in Internet Explorer: Go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced.

1. Does Office hang or freeze at 90%? If your Office installation hangs or freezes at the 90% mark as shown in the screen capture below, this could be because the Windows Installer is busy. For a possible solution, see Installation of Office hangs at 90%. 2. Restart your computer and check if Office installed. The Office installation may have ...

1 - Update Office. 2 - Disable add-ins manually. 3 - Repair Office. 4 - Incompatible device drivers. 5 - Uninstall and reinstall Office. We're listening! We last reviewed this topic on November 3rd, 2021 based on your comments.

If Outlook stops responding at a screen that says "Processing," you can close Outlook, start it in safe mode, then close it and open it normally to fix the problem. Close Outlook. Launch Outlook in safe mode by choosing one of the following options. In Windows 10, choose Start, type Outlook.exe /safe, and press Enter.

Excel crashes and slow performance issues. [INVESTIGATING] Error “Something Went Wrong [1001]” signing in to Microsoft 365 Desktop Applications. [WORKAROUND] Excel stops responding when using the "3DxWare 10 for Windows" PlugIn for Microsoft Office version 10.8.7 or earlier.

The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant works by running tests to figure out what's wrong and offers the best solution for the identified problem. It can currently fix Office, Microsoft 365, or Outlook problems.

Windows 10 Windows 11. The steps to access the repair tool vary depending on your operating system. Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner) and select Apps and Features on the pop-up menu. Select the Microsoft Office product you want to repair and select Modify.

This article describes how to do both. It also includes a table that lists all of the switches and parameters that are available in the desktop Office apps. About commands, switches, and parameters. Startup command names and locations. Use a switch once by adding it to the Run command. Make a switch available for reuse by creating a shortcut.