{"id":8581,"date":"2017-07-21T08:29:54","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T08:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=8581"},"modified":"2023-12-22T05:05:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T05:05:30","slug":"troubleshooting-steps-fix-outlook-2013-stuck-loading-profile-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/troubleshooting-steps-fix-outlook-2013-stuck-loading-profile-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy Steps to Fix Error: \u201cOutlook Stuck on Loading Profile\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Imagine a scenario when without receiving any error or message notification, you find <strong>Outlook stuck on processing<\/strong>, loading profile screen. The error may look similar to:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Error: Outlook Stuck on Loading Profile\" class=\"wp-image-53730 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-2.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-2-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>There are several reasons that may cause &lsquo;Outlook stuck on loading profile&rsquo; error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"possible-causes-behind-the-outlook-stuck-at-loading-profile.\"><strong>Possible<\/strong><a><strong> <\/strong><\/a><strong>Causes Behind the Outlook Stuck at Loading Profile.<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processes (such as Outlook.exe and others) still running in the background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Programs<\/strong> such as add-ins, VPN software, Lync (or Skype for Business), etc. may be interfering with Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> hardware graphics acceleration<\/strong>&nbsp;option in the&nbsp;<strong>Outlook Options<\/strong>&nbsp;dialogue is not disabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The issue with the desktop theme after installation of <strong>Office 2013 SP1 upgrade on Windows 7<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlook <strong>data file (.pst) is corrupt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-fix-&lsquo;outlook-stuck-on-loading-profile&rsquo;-error?\"><strong>How do I Fix &lsquo;Outlook Stuck on Loading Profile&rsquo; Error?<\/strong><\/h2><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Wait for some time and see if the problem is resolved. If not, make sure to install the latest Windows and Office updates. If the problem still persists, troubleshoot it by using the solutions given below<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>Here&rsquo;s a list of do-it-yourself (DIY) steps that you can follow to resolve the Outlook Stuck on Processing:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-end-processes-in-task-manager-and-disable-outlook-presence-feature\"><strong>Step 1: End Processes in Task Manager and Disable Outlook Presence Feature<\/strong><\/h3><p>Microsoft recommends ending processes running in the background from the Task Manager, and disabling the &lsquo;<em>Outlook Presence feature<\/em>&rsquo; to fix the error. Here&rsquo;s how you can resolve Outlook won&rsquo;t Load Profile:<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-end-processes-in-task-manager\"><strong>Steps to end processes in Task Manager<\/strong><\/h4><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Outlook.exe, SearchProtocolHost.exe, Lync, and Skype for Business, Copernic, WinPcap, etc. are some processes you should kill in the Task Manager.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open&nbsp;<strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the&nbsp;<strong>Processes<\/strong>&nbsp;tab, locate all Office processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select an Office process and then choose&nbsp;<strong>End task<\/strong>. Repeat this for each Office process listed.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Now check if you can open Outlook, if yes, follow these steps to <strong>disable Outlook presence feature<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Outlook, choose <strong>File<\/strong> &gt;&nbsp;<strong>Options<\/strong> &gt;&nbsp;<strong>People<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Outlook Options window, uncheck the checkboxes with following options if they are enabled:<\/li>\n<\/ol><ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-a47b802d-dabd-4ac7-8a99-acee91ca6244\">\n<li><strong>Display online status next to name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show user photographs when available<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>3. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>,&nbsp;and then restart Outlook.<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>If you&rsquo;re still experiencing &ldquo;Outlook won&rsquo;t open, Outlook Won&rsquo;t Load Profile&rdquo;, try stopping the dwm.exe process twice, and then try opening Outlook.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>If you find <strong>Outlook stuck on loading profile even in safe mode<\/strong>, proceed with the following step.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-try-to-open-outlook-in-safe-mode-and-disable-add-ins\"><strong>Step 2: Try to open Outlook in Safe Mode and Disable Add-ins<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/outlook-repair-tool-crashes.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outlook may freeze or hang<\/a> at loading screen due to faulty add-ins. To start Outlook in safe mode and disable add-ins, follow these steps: <\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type &ldquo;Windows&rdquo; and &ldquo;R&rdquo; keys together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type &ldquo;Outlook \/safe&rdquo; in the Run window, and select <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" class=\"wp-image-53731 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"Outlook\/safe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2.png\"><\/figure><\/div><p>3. The <strong>Choose Profile<\/strong> dialog box is displayed. Accept the default Outlook settings and choose <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"Choose Profile\" class=\"wp-image-53733 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3.png 333w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If prompted, enter password, and then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If you can open Outlook in safe mode, try disabling add-ins (one-by-one) and check if it resolves the issue. The steps to disable add-ins are listed below:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook <\/strong>and select <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add-ins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Manage<\/strong>, select <strong>COM Add-ins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose add-ins you want to disable, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exit <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and open it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Try disabling programs like VPN (such as SonicWall VPN), or any suspicious program and see if it fixes the error.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>If you still have a same Error: Outlook Stuck Loading Profile, proceed to the next step.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-create-new-outlook-profile\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step 3: Create New Outlook Profile<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p>If the above step doesn&rsquo;t work, then creating a new Outlook profile may help resolve the error. Refer this <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/en-us\/article\/create-an-outlook-profile-f544c1ba-3352-4b3b-be0b-8d42a540459d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">link<\/a> to know the process of creating a new profile in Outlook.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-disable-hardware-acceleration\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step 4: Disable Hardware Acceleration<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p>Many Outlook users reported that disabling hardware acceleration helped them fix the issue. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>regedit<\/strong> in search bar<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-53735 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"Regedit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4.png\"><\/figure><\/div><p>2. In <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong> window, browse: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Office\\15.0\\Common<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-53736 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"Registry Editor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1024x678.png\"><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a new key, by clicking <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>New<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name the key as &ldquo;Graphics&rdquo;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Graphics<\/strong>, and right-click on the right panel. Select New, and then choose <strong>DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6-1024x680.png\" alt=\"Press New&gt;DWORD (32-bit) Value\" class=\"wp-image-53738 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6.png 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>4. Name the DWORD (32-bit) Value as <strong>DisableHardwareAcceleration<\/strong>, double-click on it.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-1024x342.png\" alt=\"Double click on DisableHardwareAcceleration\" class=\"wp-image-53739 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7.png 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>In the window that appears, change <strong>Value Data<\/strong> to &lsquo;1&rsquo;.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8.png\" alt=\"Value Data to 1.\" class=\"wp-image-53742 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8.png 482w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Once you&rsquo;ve executed the above steps, try to open Outlook and see if the issue is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-change-aero-theme-to-basic-theme\"><strong>Step 5: Change Aero Theme to Basic Theme<\/strong><\/h3><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This step worked for Windows 7 Outlook users.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>Windows 7 users have resolved the &lsquo;Outlook profile not loading&rsquo; problem by changing Aero theme to Windows 7 Basic theme. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Windows start icon, and type <strong>aero<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list will open. Click the <strong>change the theme<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Windows 7 basic theme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-run-chkdsk-command\"><strong>Step 6: Run CHKDSK Command<\/strong><\/h3><p>Many Windows 8 users were able to fix the Outlook loading profile error by running CHKDSK command. Following the given steps:<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: You will need administrator privileges or permission to run chkdsk command.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold &lsquo;<strong>Windows Key&rsquo; +&rsquo; X&rsquo; <\/strong>together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the <strong>menu<\/strong>, choose <strong>Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>chkdsk c: \/f<\/strong>, and press <strong>ENTER<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer (Y), and restart Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Outlook Won&rsquo;t Open or Stuck at Loading Profile, also refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/outlook-won-t-open-or-is-stuck-at-loading-profile-6d9590bb-3c0f-4caf-9599-d5cf6b5d3bd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Manual Guide<\/a> <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-nothing-works?\"><strong>What if Nothing Works?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If none of the steps have helped fix the issue &lsquo;<strong>Outlook stuck on loading profile&rsquo; <\/strong>in Outlook 2019 and other versions, it is likely that your Outlook data file (.pst) is corrupt. Use Microsoft&rsquo;s built-in &lsquo;ScanPST.exe&rsquo; utility to repair the .pst file. If the ScanPST.exe tool diagnoses corruption errors in the file, but fails to fix them, use Stellar Repair for Outlook software to fix the corrupt PST file and recover its data.<\/p><p><strong>Read this: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/download-free-scanpst-exe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Free ScanPST.exe to Repair Corrupt PST<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-use-stellar-repair-for-outlook?\"><strong>Why Use Stellar Repair for Outlook?<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional-Blog.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/free-download-windows-1.png\" alt=\"Free Download\" class=\"wp-image-144399 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/free-download-windows-1.png 252w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/free-download-windows-1-150x48.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/outlook-pst-file-recovery.php\">PST Recovery software<\/a> helps repair severely corrupt PST file,without any manual intervention and data loss. Once you have downloaded, installed and launched the software, it helps fix the .pst file in three steps:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1: Select corrupt PST file.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"Select Corrupt PST\" class=\"wp-image-53743 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Step 2: Repair corrupt PST file.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"Repair corrupt PST file.\" class=\"wp-image-53744 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Step 3: Preview and save the repaired file.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"Preview repaired file\" class=\"wp-image-53745 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"end-note\"><strong>End Note<\/strong><\/h2><p>Hopefully, the troubleshooting steps covered in this post will help you resolve <strong>Outlook stuck on loading profile <\/strong>error.<\/p><p>All the manual solutions work impressively up to a certain extent, but you may face these challenges:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The steps won&rsquo;t work in case of <strong>PST file corruption<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing different steps to fix the error can be tedious and time-consuming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require technical know-how.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involve data loss risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You can overcome these challenges by using <strong>Stellar Repair for Outlook<\/strong> software. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/outlook-pst-file-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outlook recovery software<\/a> can help repair PST file in three simple steps, without technical assistance and data loss risk. 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