How to resolve Microsoft Outlook stuck on 'Loading Profile'?

Sometimes, when starting Microsoft Outlook, it would get stuck on 'Loading Profile' and it will never load or will take a long time to load. In this post, we shall see how to resolve Microsoft Outlook stuck on 'Loading Profile'.

Step 1: First close any Outlook windows open. 

If the Microsoft Outlook is still loading profile, then you can terminate Microsoft Outlook from task manager.

• Right-click on the taskbar and click on ' Task Manager'.
• Click on "Processes' tab if not already open.
• Find 'Microsoft Outlook' in the list of processes and left-click once to select it.
• Press Alt (key)+E to end task Microsoft Outlook

Step 2: Run  Microsoft Outlook in Safe Mode

Press Windows logo key and R key. This will open Windows RUN command prompt.

Type Outlook.exe /safe (NOTE: There is a space between "Outlook.exe" and "/safe". ) and then press Enter key to open Outlook 2016 in safe mode.

Step 3: If you see the Choose Profile dialog, choose a profile (if you have multiple profiles), and then click OK button.

Microsoft Outlook should ideally start in safe mode.

Step 4: After Outlook opens, close the Outlook program. Then start Outlook again normally this time.

The Microsoft Outlook should now start without getting stuck on 'Loading Profile'.