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Outlook is Not Fully Closing? How to Force it
Force close it with Task Manager or Taskkill command
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Sometimes, when you close the Outlook app, it doesn’t fully close, so you can’t reopen it later, forcing you to restart the computer.
In some cases, when you are trying toshut down your PC, Outlook remains open,preventing Windows from shutting downunless you force shutdown it.
If you clickShutdownand leave your PC in a hurry, expecting it to shut down automatically, Outlook may prevent your system from shutting down, and it would remain on until you get back, which can be annoying.
Force-closing the Outlook app and reopening it is the best way to resolve the problem when Outlook doesn’t fully close, freezes, becomes unresponsive, or shows errors.
Why is my Outlook not fully closing?
If Outlook is not closing properly, it’s probably due to add-ins or other integrated programs interfering with it. Some common causes include:
How do I force close Outlook?
Before attempting the various methods to force terminate the Outlook app, consider trying these quick workarounds:
1. Kill the Outlook processes in Task Manager
But remember, forcing Outlook to close may lead to potential data loss or corruption, especially if you have unsaved changes in emails or other items.
2. Run the taskkill Command
3. Force close Outlook using Command Prompt
If you are experiencing issues such as Outlook not closing or not responding,starting Outlook in Safe Modecan help troubleshoot problems with the app effectively.
Have you faced any issues while following these steps, or did you find a different way to force close the app? Please feel free to let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Outlook Guides,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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